Samantha Yaya, a native of Montclair, New Jersey, first started singing on top of her family’s coffee table. She was three years old. Today at age 19, Samantha stands firmly on stage at places like North Community School of the Arts, Mount Clair Opera Club and NJPAC. She is a classically trained opera singer who has been featured in many productions such as Ragtime, Dreamgirls and Children of Eden.

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CURRENT STANDING IN COMPETITION
Performed on February 3 and did not advance to the next round.