Tsidii

Vocalist, Composer, Actor, Speaker

 She is the creator of the iconic lead role of “Rafiki” in the original production of THE LION KING ON BROADWAY; and the memorable lead voice heard by millions on the hit song “CIRCLE OF LIFE” (Grammy-Award). Her awards include a TONY AWARD Nomination,The DRAMA LEAGUE AWARD, The OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD, DRAMA DESK AWARD and The IVOR NOVELLO AWARD.

She has shared the stage and / or recordings with artists including STING, ELTON JOHN, MADONNA, HARRY BELAFONTE, MIRIAM MAKEBA, ROBERTA FLACK, MAX ROACH, BILLY TAYLOR, LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO and RIVERDANCE. Her TV credits include lead roles in two STEPHEN KING made-for-television movies ROSE RED and THE DIARY OF ELLEN RIMBAUER.

 Tsidii is the first African artist in New York City history to be granted a MAYORAL PROCLAMATION, and the only performer invited to perform at NELSON MANDELA’S first International Press Conference in Johannesburg after his release from prison.