Pre-Teen Alissa♥Mae, recording artist, is a young talented singer/songwriter, dancer, model, actress, and skilled martial artist (junior instructor-Black Belt Leadership Team).
Since the young age of three Alissa♥Mae has been singing Classical, Broadway, Pop and R&B music and taught by her long-time amazing vocal coach Leota Penney of 8 years who has taught many child celebrities throughout Southern CA. Alissa♥Mae is currently working with Stephanie Spruill, an elite vocal coach who has taught and performed with award-winning/A-List Celebrities such as Mariah Carey. Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin –just to name a few. Alissa♥Mae has performed at numerous venues throughout the US such as Southern CA, NY, Vegas, and VA. She co-wrote and recorded her first song at the age of 11 called "Crushin" followed by debut songs: the Hot single "Bootz" which was released in spring 2008; followed by her inspirational song, "Dreams". Her song and music video "LA Girl" premiered in Summer 2008.
Alissa♥Mae's talents extend beyond her singing. She has been dancing since she was 4 yours old and is an incredible dancer. She has performed in many competitions and has performed with groups such as the Elite LA Hip Kids known for their exceptional singing and dancing abilities. She has been trained by Christopher Michael Jones ("You Got Served") Shane Sparks ("So You Think You Can Dance" and "America's Next Best Dance Crew"), Madonna Grimes, Keesha Olander, and Brandon/Djuan (No Way Out).Alissa♥Mae has appeared and featured in numerous national commercials, film and music videos including Old Navy, JC Penney's and Disney.
Alissa♥Mae also spends her time helping raise funds at many charitable events such as Jog-A-Thon, Celebrating Black Youth, Stomp Da Violence, and Philippine cultural events (raise funds for buildings and youth scholarships). She was recently featured in a short film, SNAX, which will roll-out to LAUSD raising awareness relating to nutrition and exercise.
She is currently working on her new music video, "I Just Wanna Dance" and her debut album with A-List producers such as Gregg Pagani, Andrew Lane (Disney's HSM), Rob A (Rhianna's Distubria and Chris Brown's Forever), MDL Productions, Jackie Boyz (Baby G Music) and Joey Q which is due to be released in early 2009; her film project " Skool Toonz™ Drama" and will be the spokesmodel of an international magazine due to launch in late 2009.