Terisa Griffin - The Songbird of Soul

Terisa Griffin affectionately called, “The Empress of Soul”, is an exciting entertainer, song writer, actress, producer, and philanthropist. The daughter of a Baptist minister and the second of four singing girls - her passion for family, music and giving back influence her life. She never disappoints or ceases to amaze her audience. After being mentored by Chicago’s Own Jerry “Ice Man” Butler, Terisa landed national exposure singing backup for Diana Ross on an “Oprah” telecast. Through her production company, My Naked Soul Productions, Inc., Terisa wrote, produced and stared in a series of “One Voice, One Woman” shows and she has successfully produced three albums. Terisa made her acting debut in Director Hill Harper’s movie “The Truth” and she wrote the title Song for the movie “Can’t Stop Loving You”.

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