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Shea Diamond
Shea Diamond (1978 – ) is a trans woman singer and songwriter.

Biography
Diamond grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and moved to Memphis, Tennessee then Flint, Michigan. She ran away at age 14 and entered foster care.

When Diamond was 20, she robbed a convenience store at gunpoint to pay for gender confirmation surgery. She was incarcerated in men's correctional facilities from 1999 until 2009. After leaving prison, Diamond moved to New York.

Diamond currently lives in Los Angeles.

Music Career
While incarcerated, Diamond wrote "I Am Her," a trans empowerment song that resonated with others in prison with her.

In 2016, Diamond performed at a Trans Lives Matter event witnessed by producer Justin Tranter. He executive produced her debut EP "Seen It All" in 2018.

Mayor Pete Buttgieg recognized her song "American Pie."

Diamond was a headliner at the 2019 Capital Pride Concert in Washington, DC.

Activism
Diamond has performed at Trans Lives Matter events and is involved in activism supporting trans people, including protesting, raising money, rallying, and marching. She considers her music as a form of activism, where she handles subjects like sexism, activism, and self-care.

Discography
Seen It All (2018) - EP

Single - I Am Her (2018)

Single - Don't Shoot (2019)