Syesha Mercado (born January 3, 1987) is a singer-songwriter, actress, and finalist on American Idol 7. She currently resides and attends Florida International University in Miami, Florida.Biography
Syesha is of Black and Puerto Rican descent. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, but grew up in Sarasota, Florida and graduated from Booker High School - Visual and Performing Art in 2005, where she was in the Theater department. At the 2005 Florida Theater Conference and The 2005 South Eastern Theater Conference Syesha won "Best Supporting Actress" for her role as The Sour Kangaroo in Seussical the Musical.
American IdolShe auditioned for American Idol Season 7 in Miami, Florida singing "Think" by Aretha Franklin where she made it to Hollywood with all three judges saying 'yes'. When she arrived in Hollywood she had lost her voice and insisted on going on vocal rest. She was seen communicating through pen and paper throughout the week. She sang "Chain of Fools" and was accepted into the top 24. She currently stands in the Top 9 American Idol Season 7 contestants.
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