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Sylvie Chibiliti, also known by her nickname sylvierocks,is a Zambian American singer and philanthropist. She is best known for her appearance on American Idol as the first Zambian to make it as a top finalist. She features a mezzo-soprano voice, usually singing inspiration gospel music.

Career

2002–03: American Idol

In October 2002, Chibiliti auditioned for the second season of American Idol in Hollywood, CA. Sylvie's stay in Hollywood was not televised much, but she became one of the top 32 finalists. Sylvie performed in group 4[|Group 4], and sang "Didn't We Almost Have it All" by Whitney Houston. She did not receive enough votes to make the Top 2 for that week, eliminating her from the competition.

Notable performances: 2017- present

Sylvie Chibiliti performed and payed homage to the late French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent at the inauguration of "Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakesh" dedicated to his work. She performed a medley of Whitney Houston covers.

On December 11, 2021 Sylvie performed a special tribute to Dr. Naomi Ruth Barber King, civil rights icon and wife of A.D King (older brother of Martin Luther King Jr) for her 90th birthday in Atlanta, GA.

References

https://www.vogue.com/article/hamish-bowles-ysl-paris-marrakesh https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Idol_(season_2) https://zlafoundation.com/a-day-of-new-beginnings-highlights-thank-you-note/

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