TSIDII

Get ready for an unforgettable live music experience as Tsidii announces an electrifying new tour set to captivate audiences.
 
Tsidii first rose to international prominence for her role as Rafiki in Disney's original stage production of The Lion King, where she originated the character on Broadway. Her performance earned her widespread critical acclaim including a Tony Award nomination, and introduced global audiences to her extraordinary vocal ability and magnetic storytelling. 

Her voice is featured on the Grammy Award-winning original cast album, including as the lead vocal on the hit opening song "Circle of Life" Additionally, she has won several top awards, including the Outer Critics Award, Drama League Award and the Drama Desk Award. She has collaborated and toured with in various international companies including Riverdance on Broadway, solidifying her reputation as a world-class theatrical performer.

Tsidii, who hails from the Kingdom of Lesotho (a country completely land-locked by South Africa), is the first female artist from the region of Southern Africa to be awarded the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement in Musical Theatre from The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters. Tsidii is currently the only international award-winning female singer on the international scene from The Kingdom of Lesotho. 

Beyond musical theatre, Tsidii has built a diverse career as a recording artist and live performer. Her music blends African traditional influences with jazz, soul and contemporary sounds, reflecting both her heritage and artistic versatility. She has shared the stage with and / or recorded with various respected artists including Max Roach, Yusef Lateef, Harry Belafonte, Miriam Makeba, Sting and Elton John. In film she has also been featured in two Stephen King made-for-television movies, Rose Red and The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer. 
IN THE PRESS...
 
“Stunning”
~Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter
 
“A rare find”
 ~Variety
 
"Powerful. Striking."
~Michael Kuchwara, The Associated Press
 
“What an extraordinary voice and an equally remarkable interpretative ability this lady has. ‘Knockout’, that’s the word!"
~ Gordon Engelbrecht, The Citizen
 
“....one of the most talented women to ever grace a Broadway stage”
~ Scott Siegal, Talking Broadway
WORDS OF PRAISE ...
  “Besides her exceptional talent as a performer with profound impact on audiences, she stands out as an individual of great integrity. ….She is a creative, innovative, studious and intuitive person. “
~ Julie Taymor - Oscar Award and Tony Award winning Director - The Lion King on Broadway.
 
"Tsidii is an asset to any endeavor requiring the gifts of a versatile performer. Her originality leaves a compelling impression, and her artistic heritage is one which has been admired and appreciated. Ms. Le Loka would be a notable and unique presence in any artistic endeavor that would accommodate her gift.”
~ Harry Belafonte - Grammy Award and Tony Award winning singer, actor, activist.
 
"I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with Tsidii Le Loka in the area of music. Her place, as I see it, in the area of music and drama is unique, due to her creative impulse, technical skill, and exquisite sensibility."
~ Yusef Lateef - Grammy Award winning composer, musician, Professor of Music.
 
 "We were all so impressed not only by your unique singing talent, but also by the energy, enthusiasm and dedication which you brought to your performance."
 ~ John McColgan - Founder and Director, Riverdance.
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