Queen Qiana was born Qiana Danae McKenzie in Illinois. The name “QUEEN” was bestowed upon her by her late grandfather John McKenzie who she affectionately refers to as PaPa. Queen believes music is her first love and is the driving force in her pursuit of success.

Queens singing career began as a child by winning first place in her third grade talent competition at Taft Elementary School, where she would also learn the flute, how to read sheet music, writing and composing her own lyrics. Queen Qiana inherited style and singing was influenced by her gospel roots at the family’s church where she was a member at the age of 8 in the gospel troupe “New Beginnings In Christ” .

Credits:

The National Anthem - The MMA's Association

Heritage bowl

Orange Bowl

Circle City Classic

Mardi Gras

BET Halftime Show

Jay Ivy birthday bash

Hood Rich - stageplay

Katy Lowe- intellectual radio - Breast Cancer Awareness

Competitions:

American Idol

Steve Harvey talent scout competition Chicago

The Voice

Accomplishments:

First solo release “The Black Light” album 01.30.15

Created “The Joliet All City Hi-Steppers” a 501c3 non-for profit majorette troupe for at risk teen girls.

Produced “The Back Again For The Very First Time" concert in Muskegon Michigan at the Water Centre for Performing Arts.

Influences and inspirations:

Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, Phyllis Hyman, Nina Simone, Jill Scott, Erukah Badu, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Queen Latifah, Lauren Hill, George Clinton, Earth Wind and Fire, Al Green, Donnie Hathaway, Isley Bros, Bill Withers, Ray Charles.

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