Elisabeth Withers

Elisabeth Withers is an American neo soul and R&B singer-songwriter.

Elisabeth Withers
Also known asElle Patrice
OriginJoliet, Illinois, US
GenresNeo soul, R&B, jazz
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
LabelsBlue Note Records
Associated actsToby Gad

Biography

Withers was born in Joliet, Illinois, and studied at the Berklee College of Music and then at New York University.[1] She sang as a backup vocalist for Celine Dion and Jennifer Lopez, among others, and released several dance singles under the name Elle Patrice, including "Rising" and "Emotions". After hearing these singles, Nick Ashford asked her to audition for a Broadway production of The Color Purple, where she won the part of Shug Avery.[2][3] Her performance earned her a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical nomination at the 60th Tony Awards. As a neo soul singer, Withers signed with Blue Note Records in 2005. In 2007, she released a full-length album on Blue Note Records.

Discography
Studio albums
Singles
  • "Be With You" (2006) U.S. R&B No. 43[4]
  • "Simple Things" (2007) U.S. R&B No. 53

References
  1. Matt Collar, ( Elisabeth Withers > Biography ) Allmusic.com.
  2. "Elisabeth Withers Biography" starpulse.com. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
  3. "Elisabeth Withers-Mendes". Playbill. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  4. Singles, Allmusic
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