1. Elise Nicole Testone is an American singer and songwriter from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
13 Facts About Elise Testone
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Elise Testone placed sixth on the eleventh season of American Idol.
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Elise Testone was born to LuAnne and Victor Testone, both of Italian ancestry.
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Elise Testone grew up in Kinnelon, New Jersey, and got her first job making sandwiches at Taste of Reality, a local deli.
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At the age of 13, Testone took lessons with New York City vocal coach Judy Hages.
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In 2006, Elise Testone moved to Charleston, South Carolina and began collaborating with local rock, pop, funk, and soul musicians, while writing her own blues and jazz songs.
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Elise Testone has performed as an opening act for various other artists, including Snoop Dogg, Nappy Roots, Seven Mary Three, and Kevin Costner and Modern West.
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On July 22,2011, Elise Testone auditioned in North Charleston, South Carolina.
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Elise Testone received a second consecutive standing ovation for her performance of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" in the top nine round, which critics considered to be her signature moment of the season.
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Elise Testone was eliminated on April 26,2012, finishing the competition in sixth place.
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Elise Testone treated Access Hollywood viewers to a reprise of "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green.
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Self-produced and focussing on her own songs, Elise Testone used a varied of genres to express her personal experiences.
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Elise Testone released her debut album, In This Life on February 11,2014.