Some stars are made...some are born.

Marisha Wallace was born and raised in a small town in North Carolina. But the small town never held down her big city dreams. At the age of five she took the stage performing her first solo at an Easter service where she forgot the words. Despite her mishap, she knew she had to perform for the rest of her life. Marisha went on to obtain a BFA Musical Theatre and Theatre Education at East Carolina University. It was there that she found a love for acting and dancing. From there she went on to perform in shows around the country and the world.

She got her big break starring in the break out role of Ado Annie in Oklahoma, where she recieved a Drammy Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She then went on to be cast in the First National Tour of the Tony Award Winning Musical The Book of Mormon. After a year on the road, she left the tour with a new opportunity in hand. She went back to NYC to fulfill her dream of being on Broadway. She left Mormon and was cast in the original broadway company of the five-time Tony nominated musical Disney's Aladdin where she originated the role of the Fortune Teller. After Aladdin she went on to work on the very new musical "Something Rotten" that went on to be nominated for 10 Tony Awards. She originated the role of "Eggie White" singing the iconinc line "And I am Telling You I'm Not Going to be an Omlette." She also can be heard on the short film Disney's Frozen Fever and recently has taken on the lead role of Effie White in Dreamgirls at Dallas Theater Center.

3 years later she has taken the the international theater, music and film world by storm. Becoming a break star. Having starred as Effie White in the West End hit, Dreamgirls, Marisha Wallace originated the starring role of Becky in Waitress London. From glittering New York, Wallace has taken her immense talent around the world. Marisha graces the silver screen in the new live action version of Disney’s Aladdin with Will Smith and you will have also seen her as a featured vocalist on Strictly Come Dancing and This Morning. She recently garnered the coveted WEST END WILMA AWARD for Best Performer on the West End!

Not only does she take on musicals, Marisha has taken on the mainstream music world as well, delivering a stunning set at this year’s Love Supreme festival. She was the guest act for international star Todrick Hallmon his tour. Where she played for a sold out audience at London Palladium receiving a two minute standing ovation. Marisha has also performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall and more, with international artists such as Seal, James Blunt and Gregory Porter.

Inspired by the likes of the late, great Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald, Wallace’s voice will pull you from your seat to your feet. Marisha infuses jazz, gospel and R&B styles with a healthy dose of soul music that will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted.