Sea Islands Black Heritage Festival, St. Simons Island, Sea Island Jekyll Island, Little St Simons Island, Brunswick, Georgia

For Sheryl Renee, coming to New York City, the entertainment capital of the world, was a foregone conclusion for this 2nd generation professional entertainer & entrepreneur from Colorado. In 2011 with her daughters now adults, she relocated and hit the ground running, launching her business Sheryl Renee Ceremony Vocals. She has enjoyed collaborations with several popular NYC producers, Eric Frazier Quartet, Rome Neal's Banana Puddin' Jazz, Hal Prince Music & with pianist Lafayette Harris. In February of 2012, Sheryl was honored to perform with the Brooklyn Philharmonic. Her Salute to Lady Day was well received and is on the burner for another run in 2012. On the Entrepreneurial side, she embarked on yet a new direction, when her nightlife review was published in the Beacon & Caribbean Life. Sheryl redesigned a Brooklyn landmark with stunning results, and is providing marketing & promotion for several NYC artists. Truly living the words "The sky is the limit!"

Sheryl's love and passion for song and stage are evident in her relaxed nature on stage and rapport with the audience. She has shared the stage with some of the best musicians in the world and has the ability to cover most styles of music with her 3-octave range. A vocal impressionist, she awes audiences with her ability to cover most vocal legends and powerhouses, female & male!

As a self-employed entrepreneur for 30 years, Sheryl is fearless in her pursuit of her dreams and business opportunities. Her entrepreneurial spirit has led her into several business ventures, which all center around her passions, including a Child Safety Crusade, Black Swan Talent & Production, which she co-owned with 3 industry experts, the Black Swan Private Event Space. Her company, SR Productions, umbrellas her music, interior re-design and marketing & promotions business.

Impressive highlights:

• Featured A cappella National Anthem singer, when President Barack Obama, signed the Historic Economic Stimulus Bill on February 17, 2009

• Conceived, produced and staged 3 musical productions

• Salute to the Legends series. From Ella to Aretha, Frank to Luther. 100+ of her favorite musical icons, male & female

• She was the featured vocalist with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the great Marvin Hamlisch and Scott O'Neil, and with the The Broadmoor Pops Orchestra, in Colorado Springs, Colorado

• A session leader and jingle vocalist, Sheryl has been recorded on more CD and commercial projects than she can quantify

• Sheryl produced her first solo project Sheryl Renee and her Salute to the Legends and the a capella Gospel CD, One Voice

• Triumphant Woman Award. from Colorado Excelsior

• Lead female vocalist in the band, The Contribution

• Featured guest vocalist at Mile Hi Church, CO and the Adrienne Arsht Center FL (insiders look)

• Co-producer/participant for the Arts Education for Children Group (AECG) in Maui, Hawaii

• Award winning actress. To date over 30 musical theater productions

• Co-produced the 2009 Denver Black Arts Festival

• Produced/appeared in several TV specials Georgia and Colorado

• Award winning child safety advocate and educator

• Backing up the industry*s best, with her singing trio, The Black Swan Singers

• 2009 Entertainer of the Year, African American Voice Newspaper Award

• Interior re-designer /stager/ low cost room make-overs

• Web designer, marketing & promotions

• 2009 Triumphant Woman Award from Colorado's Excelsior