Nybria: For those just meeting you, can you tell them briefly who you are and what you do?
Elle: My name is Marsha Elle. I am a Singer-Songwriter, Model, Motivational Speaker, and Amputee. I am a model only by inspiration, […] not by profession. I have three albums out, and I love music.
Nybria: When did you know that singing was your passion?
Elle: Oh, I fell in love with music, and I mean performing, at the age of 5. I did a play and it was “you are my sunshine, my only sunshine,” and I didn’t get the lead role; I got a secondary role. I [was] sitting in the back like, one day I’ll have a lead role. I knew that from that day, performance was for me. I had no stage fright, I was ready at that age, and I’m glad I kind of got the opportunity to do it later in life.
Nybria: When did you get the opportunity do singing again before you started your career?
Elle: I would say about the age of 14, 15. I was only doing talent shows and I released my first single in 2010 when I was 16, and it was right after the earthquake in Haiti. I released a song called “Hallelujah,” and that was my first recorded mainstream record.
Nybria: You have several identities as an artist. You are a Singer, Songwriter, and Model. You are an Amputee. You are based out of Miami, Florida. You play guitar. Why do you think it is important for you to include all of these identities when introducing yourself?
Elle: It’s important to showcase that and share that because it’s something that I cultivate and that I hold dear. I always encourage my fans and crowds when I go and speak to hone in on what they love and hold dear to that, because, life gets so overwhelming that we forget. Sometimes when I was going through some of my depression, it was that which I love, like music, that saved me. So, I always try to share these talents, the sorts of the things that I cultivate - not stuff that I’ve done but stuff that I do daily - and that I love to share with people.
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