Trenyce: Biography in Details
Who is Trenyce?
Trenyce is an American singer and actress.
She is well known as a finalist of American Idol’s second season and for work in musical theatre.
Famous actor Trenyce won one of the categories of the civil rights organization NAACP ACT-SO as a teenager.
Trenyce: Birth, Age, Parents, Ethnicity, Siblings, Education
This singer was born on March 31, 1980, in Tennessee, the US with a birth name Lashundra Trenyce Cobbins. She is of All-American descent.
Her father’s name is Jesse Cobbins who worked in St. Joe Company and her mother’s name is Linda Ruth who worked at FedEx.
Trenyce has an older brother and a younger sister.
Trenyce decided to be known by her middle name thinking that it better suited her as a performer.
She attended Central High School in Memphis where she performed in various shows and pageants.
Later, Lashundra attended the University of Memphis on a music scholarship and joined the University Singers ensemble choir.
Trenyce: Early Career, Professional Life
Early Career
Trenyce stated her interest grew in music after performing a solo in a musical production celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.
In 1996, she won a singing competition at the National NACCP ACT-SO.
Trenyce used to perform in venues like Rhythms Night Club and Precious Cargo after leaving the University.
American Idol Journey
She auditioned for the second season of the American Idol in 2002 and became one of the 32 semi-finalists.
This singer was eliminated in the top 30 rounds but again chosen as wild card selection to become one of the twelve finalists.
Trenyce finished fifth in the second finals. She was called one of the show’s most underrated contestant by Entertainment Weekly.
Professional Life
Trenyce made her theater debut as Yancey in a North American tour of Not a Day Goes By in 2004. Jet Magazine described her as one of the show’s rich vocal talents.
The same year she also played in an episodic play The Vagina Monologues.
This singer played in Soul Kittens Cabaret and Mama’s Sweet Potato Pie in 2005.
The same year she appeared in the comedy film Beauty Shop.
The next year, she played a lead role in the musical Dreamgirls. Trenyce is the first American Idol contestant to headline a show in Las Vegas with V: The Ultimate Variety Show and Late Night Idol.
Trenyce played Portia in the play ‘Love in the Nick of Tyme‘ in 2007.
From July to August 2008, Trenyce performed at the Razz Room in San Francisco.
This American Idol contestant made her film debut in LGBT independent romantic comedy movie Friends & Lovers: The Ski Trip 2.
A year later, after the recommendation of Ruben Studdard, she played a role in the 30th-anniversary revival tour of the musical Ain’t Misbehavin’ which was nominated for Grammy Awards for Best Musical Theatre Album.
In 2010 during the European tour, she joined Micheal Jackson Tribute Concert revue Thriller – Live as the leading female vocalist.
In 2015, she hosted a cabaret show ‘Taboo‘ in Macau, China. Two years later, Trenyce starred in Heart & Soul: Music of Whitney Houston.
This singer was named Celebrity Godparent after she volunteered in the ‘Saving Our Daughters Cinderellas on Broadway‘ program.
Trenyce was praised for her ability to connect with the audience as a highlight.
How much is the net worth of Trenyce?
The estimated annual salary of this singer is $85,000.
Meanwhile, according to some sources, her estimated net worth in 2020 is $4 million.
Rumors and Controversy
Trenyce was arrested for theft at work at the age of 19 where she denied the theft and claimed her co-worker stole items from her workplace.
Her arrest was disclosed to the public during her appearance on American Idol.
The producer of the show clarified that she informed them about her criminal history from the outset.
What are the body measurements of Trenyce?
Trenyce is 5 feet 3 inches tall with decent weight. She has black curly hair and dark brown eyes.
Social Media Profile
Trenyce has over 2.3 K followers on Facebook, around 8.7K followers on Instagram, and over 9K followers on Twitter.
She has her own YouTube channel, Trenyce Cobbins, with over 500 subscribers.
Trenyce’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March | Sunday |
| 2025 | March | Monday |
| 2026 | March | Tuesday |
| 2027 | March | Wednesday |
| 2028 | March | Friday |