Syesha Mercado

HEALTH & HOPE Syesha Mercado Syesha Mercado WHO: American Idol Finalist Syesha Mercado, Academy Award-Winner Forest Whitaker, Amobi Okoye, Afam Onyema et. al. WHAT: The Health and Hope for Africa Concert Gala hosted by Academy Award-winner Forest Whitaker and Amobi Okoye. MISSION: A fund-raiser to help save and better the lives of impoverished Africans. — GEANCO.org WHEN: December 3rd, 2011 WHERE: The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois Photo Credit...Read Full Story

Syesha Mercado, Shoshana Bean and Sylvia Maccalla Set for Heart and Soul Concert By Andrew Gans19 Oct 2011 The third season of Upright Cabaret's American Icon Series will kick off Nov. 6 at 7:30 PM with an evening entitled Heart and Soul. The celebration of the music of Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick and Whitney Houston [...]Read Full Story

'American Idol' finalists don't always find fame and fortune after being voted off the popular singing competition. And even if they are lucky enough to participate in the pomp and circumstance of the show's nationwide tour, sometimes getting a second break never happens. For Season 7 second runner-up Syesha Mercado , her post-'Idol' career is alive and well, thanks to her role as Deena Jones in a new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical 'Dreamgirls.' The Connecticut native...Read Full Story

I wasn't as impressed with the ladies tonight. While I still think Carly has a better voice than Syesha , I think Syesha gave a better performance tonight. My rankings based solely on tonight's acts: 01. Syesha 02. Carly - Is it me, or does she look like Steve Perry got stung by a bee on his face? 03. Brook - I am coming around on her. I loved the rendition of Love Is A Battlefield. Sometimes, when I'm alone in the dark, and kind of lonely and scared - I see that skuzzy guy in the white suit...Read Full Story

Syesha Mercado has picked up the Deena Jones role in a national touring production of Dreamgirls. That's the role that Beyoncé played in the film version of the musical. "Dreamgirls" has turned to an "American Idol" alum to play one of the leads in the upcoming stage revival of the musical in New York City. Moya Angela will play the pivotal role of Effie White in the production. Jennifer Hudson won an Oscar for her portrayal of Effie in the film. The touring production of Dreamgirls will...Read Full Story