The Resurgence Features Singer Deja

Catch Deja at The Resurgence: The Return of The Philly Renaissance@ Soul II Soul, 6139 Ridge Avenue
Tuesday July 31, 2012
7pm to 10pm$10 Admission
This event is a live performance, Open Mic venue featuring poets, singers, musicians, actors and tap dancers! Tell a friend...

This young lady was brought to my attention by my co-worker Scott Booker. I watched her YouTube performance of an Adele cover and I though "this girl is good." As a result, she became the first recipient of my annual Dream Award; Deja received a cash award to help fund her dream to become a singer and a spotlight at a Wednesday night showcase at Warmdaddy's
Deja Ellison the daughter of Roxaine Ovid and Daryll Ellison attends Muhlenberg Middle School in Temple, PA. Deja started singing at the age of three when she would hear different family members singing oldies at family gatherings. Deja first hit the stage singing at the age of 6 when she performed for her dance recital at Dance Expressions. From there Deja has felt comfortable on the stage sin...ging, dancing, and acting. At the age of 8 Deja brought home to the city of Reading a victory at the world famous Apollo Theater in Harlem NY. She appeared on stage at the Apollo multiple times and gained confidence to proceed in her singing career. At the age of 9 Deja brought home another victory for the state of Pennsylvania as the winner of Miss Sunburst USA representing Pennsylvania. Deja represented PA at the national Miss Sunburst Pageant where she earned Best Talent in her age group. From there this young lady has been performing the National Anthem for the Reading Phillies, The Reading Express, Reading High School, and the Puerto Rican Heritage Festival. One of the biggest honors the young songstress achieved was when she was invited to perform to sing two solo’s for the world known Harlem Boys and Girls Choir. Deja has been an advocate for the Gilmore/Henne Community Fund where she performed the eye opening song “Reading” when the park cleanup project began to gain steam in the community. Today you can hear Deja as she performs at various community projects in the city of Reading.