Alisha's Bio


Alisha


Name: Alisha Ann Itkin
Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Occupation: Singer/Songwriter
Music Genre: Pop, Freestyle, Dance, R&B

With confidence, maturity and an indisputably powerful voice, Alisha stands out as one of music’s most dynamic artists. She became a pioneer in the music industry by achieving a successful music career at the age of fifteen. Alisha has inspired and paved the way for many of today’s young female artists. Alisha began her career in 1985 with her self titled debut album "ALISHA" (Vanguard) which featured the chart topping hits, "All Night Passion", "Baby Talk", and "Too Turned On". The single "Baby Talk" reached #1 on the hot dance charts and album's success was proven by selling over 2 million copies. Since her debut album, Alisha has had two additional albums. Her second album "NightWalkin"(RCA) was released in 1987 and featured the well known dance montage song "Do You Dream About Me" from the hit movie Mannequin. It also produced the single "Into My Secret" which reached #97 on the pop charts. Her third album titled "Bounce Back" (MCA) was released in 1990 and featured the single "Wrong Number" and the title song "Bounce Back" that played on the radio and dance clubs nationally. In 1996 Alisha released a dance single titled "Wherever The Rythm Takes Me" by (CRITIQUE/FEVER RECORDS) and most recently, in 1999 she was chosen to sing the title track to the Will Ferrell/Molly Shannon movie, "Superstar" with the song "You Wanna Be A Star" (JELLY BEAN RECORDS). After taking some time off to have a family, Alisha has returned to recording and performing. She is currently working on some new projects to be released in 2006 and looking forward to making a comeback.

For more info, including news, and live performance schedule see www.alishafans.com.