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Shirley Verrett

Born: 31-May-1931
Birthplace: New Orleans, LA

Gender: Female
Religion: Seventh Day Adventist [1]
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Singer

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Operatic mezzo-soprano


[1] Broke from the Adventists upon the divorce of her first husband.

Father: Leon Solomon Verrett (building contractor)
Mother: Elvira Harris
Husband: Carter (div.)
Husband: Louis LoMonaco (m. 10-Dec-1964, one daughter adopted)
Daughter: Francesca (adopted 1973)

    University: Oakwood College
    University: AA, Ventura Junior College (1951)
    University: Juilliard School of Music (1961)
    Professor: Voice, University of Michigan (1996-)

Official Website:
http://www.shirleyverrett.com/

Author of books:
I Never Walked Alone (2003, memoir)



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