the Crescent City’s fastest rising star. She is a N.O. native whose singing talents were discovered in the town of Independence, La. (where her family evacuated to after Hurricane Katrina) by her teachers. At age 5, she began performing at her school and in the local area. She loved to be in front of an audience!

Since her family’s return to New Orleans, Tione has performed in the local and surrounding La. area & out of state, boasting numerous conventions, sporting events, live plays, television & movies. Tione has been a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show numerous times; including Ellen’s tv special in Las Vegas @ Caesar’s Palace. She has also appeared in a production of “Annie” @ Le Petit Theater, “The Wiz” (Evilean) & “Broadway Babies” with The Uptown Music Theater. She will be starring on the big screen in “The Power of Few” & a featured role in the movie “Chasing the Hawk”. She also sang showstopping renditions of “The National Anthem” for the N.O. Saints & N.O. Hornets! Tione is also busy in the recording studio; having recorded “I wish it was tomorrow” (Nine Lives Project) & “Dance n Shake” an original tune written by her uncle. (listen @ youtube.com) Other performances & interviews, can be seen; youtube.com, tionej.com, & imdb.com

Tione, who is eleven, enjoys hanging out with her friends & her sister and brother. Besides singing, Tione is a very talented actress, artist, songwriter & poet. She likes to draw and design, what ever comes to her mind. Her acting experiences have allowed her to display her outstanding memorization and ad lib skills. She says drawing & writing songs & poetry help her to relax and think clearly. “It’s a great way to figure things out.” When Tione grows up, she wants to be a “mega threat” a singer/songwriter, actress, and artist; she is well on her way to becoming a STAR!!!!!!!!!