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Michele was born in Central Islip, New York and grew up in Patchogue to parents who worked as deacons to their church. This connection inspired her to reflect on childhood memories in her own Def Jam debut album. She sings in a jazz style reminiscent of singers such as Sarah Vaughn, Jill Scott, Macy Gray, Erykah Badu, and Ella Fitzgerald.
The daughter of a deacon father and choir director mother, she led gospel choirs in high school. She attended Five Towns College in Dix Hills, and graduated with a vocal performance degree.
debmaliz
wrote on July 30:
I got the chance to experience her LIVE IN CONCERT on July 18th when I wnet to Maxwell. Chrisette was FANTASTIC!!! Not only is she beautiful, her voice was all that!! It was best concert I have ever been at and both preformers gave a show!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shelly_tschopp
wrote on June 14:
Her voice is so relaxing yet strong.. I love her melody with that beautiful voice as well as the astounding lyrics..
ladyhot2000
wrote on September 12:
like shelly said. Chrisette Michele's voice is just simply relaxin.