Shayna Steele is one of a kind! This dynamic vocalist puts new meaning to diversity and grassroots talent. Shayna’s natural ability to traverse musical genres, be it in the studio, on the stage, or on the screen, has kept her on the A-list of in-demand singers across the industry. Her effortless execution of soul, rock, pop and jazz continues to grab the attention of audiences around the world.

This dynamic vocalist puts new meaning to diversity and grassroots talent. Shayna Steele’s natural ability to traverse musical genres, be it in the studio, on the stage, or on the screen, has kept her on the A-list of in-demand singers in the industry. Shayna’s effortless execution of both soul and jazz has grabbed the attention of audiences globally, be it Monterey Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival with Snarky Puppy, or the hundreds of symphony orchestras throughout North America.

Shayna’s creative abilities explode across multiple genres, highlighted by her original signature sound. Her mature songwriting abilities are dynamically evident, as heard through her infusion of soul, jazz, and blues.

In 2023, Shayna debuted her solo symphony show, American Diva, with the prestigious Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring Grammy-winning conductor and composer Mr. Jeff Tyzik, who arranged her music and favorite covers. Shayna has performed as the guest soloist with over 100 North American symphony orchestras, such as the Dallas Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra, where she debuted her solo blues program, Nothin’ But the Blues, with Grammy Award-winning composer and conductor Jeff Tyzik.

Throughout her career, Shayna has lent her talent to leading artists such as Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti and Moby, whose tracks Raining Again, Disco Lies, and Extreme Ways featured Shayna’s blockbuster vocals. Snarky Puppy’s Michael League handpicked Shayna’s original track, Gone Under, for inclusion in their huge hit Family Dinner, Volume 1 album (Ropeadope Records), which has become a viral sensation with over 2 million views and countless covers from musicians globally. No stranger to both the small and silver screens, Shayna has sung on the soundtracks of Hairspray, The Bourne Identity, and Sex and the City 2, as well as making a guest appearance on The Sopranos! Shayna recently made an appearance in two episodes of the Marvel series Penguin, starring Colin Farrell on MAX.

Shayna has appeared in the smash hit musical RENT, as well as Jesus Christ Superstar, and her original role in the massive Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray.

She has provided background vocals for artists such as Bette Midler, Rihanna, and Kelly Clarkson, along with countless other A-list stars. After going solo, writing, and putting her band together, Shayna has released four studio albums, with her second album RISE reaching #2 on the U.S. iTunes jazz charts and #1 on the international jazz charts.

Shayna holds a music degree from the prestigious Berklee School of Music in Interdisciplinary Music Studies and teaches private vocalists virtually. Shayna has also been a guest for many college masterclasses and workshops globally.

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