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Ella Berkeley
Ella Berkeley (Born February 21, 1992) Is an american singer, songwriter and actress. She is best known for her soulful voice and pop hit "Follow Me." She also placed in the top 25 in the american teen idol competitions (New York)

Early Life

Ella Berkeley was born and raised in Westchester Ny. She is an only child and her mother is a blues harmonica player. She began singing at age 8 and landed her first gig at 13. She is a petite girl known for her soulful voice. She is also known for placing in the top 25 of the American Teen Idol competition in New York. She was also trained in vocal performance and songwriting by coach Lorainne Ferro. She was also trained by Baidene Magaziner ( A vocal coach that trained singers such as NYC Prep star Kelli Tomasoff and Americas Got Talent winner Bianca Ryan)

Career

She recorded 3 original tunes in 2010, accompanied by Doug Derryberry on guitar, Kenny Lucas on bass, Jeff Neuberger on drums and Ed Martinez on keyboards. Arrangement credit also goes to Mr. Martinez and the CD was produced and recorded by Jon Altschiller at ChillerSound studio in Manhattan. Ella Berkeley most recently released "Can't Take the Light" and "Follow Me" These songs were released in early 2012 and they were produced by Tony Collucio. In 2013 she teamed up with BE GOOD films as her single Can't Take the Light ( Shadows Have Fallen) was used in one of their films. She currently is playing live in the NYC area at venues such as The Bitter End, The Living Room, etc with her new band.

Music

I Gotta Get Over You- Written By Hope Berkeley Can't Take the Light ( Shadows Have Fallen)- Written By Ella Berkeley Follow Me- Written By Ella Berkeley and Tony Collucio Love Me or Hate Me- Written By Ella Berkeley You Mean the World to Me- Written By Ella Berkeley and Tony Coluccio The Real Me- Written By Ella Berkeley Tonight-Written by Ella Berkeley

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