Kenya King

SINGER - SONGWRITER - ACTRESS

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

TELEVISION AND VIDEO
MTV, BET, VH1
BET (Black Entertainment Television) – soloist, Talent Showcase
WJBF Television

RADIO & PRINT MEDIA
Upscale Magazine – National Spotlight Feature
Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Atlanta, GA - Peachbuzz Feature
Rolling Out Magazine - Featured - Singing/Acting
WVEE – V103, Atlanta, GA - Jingle Featured; and Live Performance
Crossroads Newspaper – Decatur, GA
And Many More!

MUSIC PROJECTS
Derwin Daniels – Jazz Album (background vocalist)
Candi Staton – Gospel Album (background vocalist)
Melissa Ellen – Pop/Soul
Album (background vocalist)
My Braves are Not Losing - Hit Parody Song
Ford Motors - Jingle
American State Bank – Jingle
South DeKalb Mall – Jingle
WJLS Radio- Jingle
And more!

DISCOGRAPHY
(Albums/Singles)
SHINE
I Must Say Good-Bye
Whatever It Takes
Everything You Want For Christmas

MUSICAL THEATER
When Sunday Comes ~ Faith (Lead) ~ Seven Stages Theater
Rewind ~ Sandy (Lead) ~14th Street Playhouse
Charlie Brown ~ Patty (Supporting) ~ Thomas Jefferson Arts Center
Freedom ~ Koretta (Lead) ~ Richmond Arts Auditorium
The Toy Store ~ Queen ~ Caroler (Supporting) ~ Washington Arts Center
A Rio Da Capo ~ Pierre (Lead) ~ Washington Arts Center

The multi-talented Kenya King has been performing in music and the performing arts since the age of seven. She toured with the Atlanta Workshop Players theater group for several years and has performed principle roles in numerous dramatic musicals including When Sunday Comes and Rewind. Her one-woman tribute shows First Lady of Civil Rights and Lena's Horn to Hollywood have received rave reviews.

As a professional vocalist, actress, model and writer, Kenya has been featured in many commercials, jingles and recording projects, including the album of gospel icon Candi Staton. Her inspirational jazz single Shine (Let Your Light...) is currently being featured on several of radio stations throughout the U.S. Recently Kenya made an appearance in Black Entertainment Television's new scripted comedy series, Let's Stay Together, directed by Kim Fields.

Throughout Kenya's youth and teenage years, she performed as one of the lead singers in the gospel trio, The Voice Tones. The group experienced much success and was featured on shows with other popular gospel artists such as The Williams Brothers and F.C. Barnes. With Kenya's melodic four-octave vocal range, she has been compared to Deniece Williams and Natalie Cole.

In the 90s, Kenya co-wrote a hit parody song in honor of the Atlanta Braves which aired on ABC, NBC and CBS affiliate television stations, and on a number of major radio stations. She was also featured in Upscale Magazine as a person to watch. During this time, Kenya also modeled professionally and participated in pageants. Kenya's talents helped her win a Miss America® Preliminary (Miss North Central Georgia) and she performed and competed in the 50th Anniversary of the Miss Georgia competition. Kenya was the first African American to win the Miss North Central Georgia title. She also participated and placed in the top 10 in the Miss Georgia USA® competition and the Miss Black America® pageant where she was also named Most Photogenic.

During Kenya's reign with the Miss America Organization, she initiated a program called C.H.I.L.D. (Changing How Individuals Learn and Develop). Her C.H.I.L.D. program used the creative arts to combat youth violence. She continues to work with youth and volunteer her time in arts and media.

Kenya holds a master's degree from Valdosta State University, a bachelor's degree in journalism from Georgia State University, and an associate's degree in music from the Art Institute of Atlanta.