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Keyla Richardson previously appeared on “Sunday Best“
Richardson has showcased her voice on television before.
Keyla Richardson competed on the ninth season of “sunday Best” in 2012-a gospel singing competition similar to “American Idol.” She was one of 20 contestants who made it to the main stage.
The show was hosted by Kirk franklin and featured judges erica Campbell, Kelly Price, and Jonathan McReynolds.
Richardson consistently impressed the judges throughout the competition, ultimately reaching the Top 4 before being eliminated.
She has spoken positively about the experience, expressing gratitude for the support she received from audiences, judges, and fellow competitors, and believing her participation served a greater purpose.
“With that type of platform you’ve got the chance to really inspire young mothers and young people, just to let them know you can still be going through what you’re going through and still pursue your dreams,” Richardson said. “So, that platform let me speak to people in my own way. Let them know nothing can stop you.”
Keyla Richardson stars alongside Vivica A. Fox in ‘Due season”
Richardson starred as Vicky Waters in the 2022 film “Due Season,” alongside actress and producer Vivica A.Fox.
In the movie, Richardson plays a young singer who, after the death of her father, must find a way to pay for school and uses her gospel music talent to win a competition.
The movie also stars Fox as Gwen Waters, Vicky’s mother; American gospel and R&B singer BeBe Winans as Robert Waters and dorien Wilson as Chancellor Davis.
“I never thought I would be acting. That was never really one of my dreams that I always thought was engaging, just to be an actor,” Richardson said of the role. “It never crossed my mind. and so it’s kind of crazy just how God does things and so now acting is one of the things I want to do just from having that first movie.”
The movie is available to watch with a subscription to streaming service BET Plus.
How to follow Keyla Richardson’s American idol journey
Richardson is currently competing on Season 21 of “American Idol.”
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