Elise Azkoul has had quite a momentous season in her career, from landing a spot on Team Gwen Stefani on NBC’s “The Voice,” (Season 17) to singing a duet with Shaquille  O’Neal on TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” to launching her original hit single, “Sweet Soul,” off her debut project, to most recently being featured and endorsed by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, it is clear she is just getting started. Azkoul’s voice has attracted praise from Hollywood’s biggest names, and she doesn’t seem to let it phase her. “I’m so humbled and grateful for all of the incredible things that have happened, and I’m just ready to keep grinding and making music! My goal has always been to connect with people, and bless people in a big way. I can’t wait to see what God has in store.” -Elise Azkoul.

Elise was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where her love for music was apparent at a young age. Azkoul went on to study music at Wheaton College, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music in Voice with Elective Studies in Spanish. During her time in Chicago, Elise began singing professionally and vocal coaching. Azkoul is a gifted songwriter, performer, and vocal coach.

“You have a wonderful voice.” –Shaquille ‘O Neal

“I love your tone.” –Gwen Stefani

“What a voice!” -Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

“She’s real.” –John Legend

“Elise, she don’t realize how awesome her voice is. She is powerful.”  -Producer Will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas

“You’ve got a gift!” –Kelly Clarkson

“You’re a bit of a sensation.” -Inside the NBA host Ernie JohnsonE