Jayda Fornéy
Instagram: @royaldiadem_j
Detroit,MI
Summary
Natural entertainer with passion for Performing Arts, including but not limited to, singing, acting, & various dance techniques. Versatile performer with history of engaging and delighting audiences and informal groups. Highly motivated artist with a desire to take on new challenges. Adept at working effectively with both small or large group. Experienced in slow or fast-paced environments & adaptable to last-minute changes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Singer, Actor, Dancer, Model, Songwriter
Detroit Youth Choir/Civic Youth Ensemble
Detroit, MI
01.2020 - Current
- Traveled both domestically and internationally, singing lead and backing vocals in front of live audiences.
- Recorded audio tracks for albums and singles in professional studios.
- Collaborated with producers, songwriters, arrangers, engineers and other musicians on projects.
- Performed songs in gospel, pop, and other music genres.
- Participated and performed in front of live audiences as part of theater productions.
- Attended rehearsals to practice lines, blocking, and movements as directed by the director.
- Demonstrated excellent movement skills while dancing during musical numbers.
- Adapted quickly to changes in direction from the director or choreographer.
- Attended rehearsals to hone skills in preparation for performance.
- Developed characters through research, improvisation, and practice with the director.
- Learned lines quickly and accurately for auditions and performances.
- Conducted interviews with media outlets prior to performances.
Education
Associate of Arts - Cyber Security
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI06-2026
Performing Arts
Detroit Youth Choir
Detroit, MIPerforming Arts
Civic Youth Ensemble@Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Detroit, MIPerforming Arts
S.O.N.G Project
Detroit, MIPerforming Arts
Lyric Project|Motown|Hitsville
DetroitPerforming Arts
Kids Fine Arts
Metro-Detroit Vocal Training
MSU Community Music School
Detroit, MISkills
- Choir performances
- Solo singing
- Performing with choirs
- Audience Engagement
- Analytical Thinking
- Solos and Ensembles
- Reading Sheet Music
- Confidence
- Multitasking
- Vocal Technique Development
- Studio recording
- Live Performances
- Role preparation/Method acting
- Expressive
- Taking Cues and Direction
- Stage Performance
- Professional demeanor
- Flexible Schedule
- Artist collaboration
- Improvising
- Broad range of musical styles
- Vocal Performance Techniques
- Group collaboration
- Proficient in Memorization Techniques
- Creative
Accomplishments
- America's Got Talent (Runner-up)
- Good Morning America
- Fox 2 News, Local 4, WXYZ Channel 7, PBS
- Performed in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa/Las Vegas Genesis Conf./DECA Conf.-Orlando, FL
- Stella Award
- Grammy Nomination
- Gospel Choice Award
- Christmas EP(Detroit Youth Choir)
- Equations EP(Detroit Youth Choir)
- Rockspell LP(Detroit Youth Choir) (Soloist for "Dancing in the Street")
- Karen Newman Christmas Special(Detroit Youth Choir)
- America's Thanksgiving Parade
- "Once on This Island" (Erzulie, Goddess of Love)
- "Purlie"(Aunt Missy)
- "Coming to America"-Detroit style, (LIsa McDowell)
- "Four Little Girls", (Cynthia Wesley)
- "Lion King"(Ensemble)
- "The Wiz"(Ensemble)
- "Black to the Future" (the Professor)
- "Scars, Sins & Secrets" (Niecy/Vocalist)
- "Dreams Girls" (Lorrell Robinson)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Singer, Actor, Dancer, Model, Songwriter
Detroit Youth Choir/Civic Youth Ensemble
01.2020 - Current
Associate of Arts - Cyber Security
Wayne County Community College
Performing Arts
Detroit Youth Choir
Performing Arts
Civic Youth Ensemble@Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Performing Arts
S.O.N.G Project
Performing Arts
Lyric Project|Motown|Hitsville
Performing Arts
Kids Fine Arts
Vocal Training
MSU Community Music School
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