Assata Renay

Assata Renay is a Singer, Songwriter,

Actress, Entertainer and Entrepreneur born in

New Orleans, Louisiana. She grew up in a

musical home with a grandfather who was a

blues guitarist and parents who are very

successful in the radio industry. Assata's

musical interests were highly influenced by

old school rhythm & blues that her family

introduced her to at a young age. Because of

her parent's line of work, she had the chance

to experience attending concerts and

meeting some of her favorite celebrity

influences. Little did she know, this would

inspire her to later take the stage and create

a lane of her own.

In 2019, she made her National television

debut on ABC’s hit singing competition show “American Idol".  Assata sang her way through 5 rounds including the infamous Hollywood week filmed in California. She finished strong in Hawaii taking home with her the experience of a lifetime along with a title of “American Idol Top 40 Finalist”. 

In May of 2023 Assata landed a leading role in The Bodyguard Musical put on by The Anthony Bean Theater. Assata plays "Rachel Marron" a character made famous by the late Whitney Houston.