Davina Leone

Davina Leone is a singer-songwriter, music producer, and motivational speaker whose work spans pop music, advocacy, and youth empowerment. Coming from a multilingual French-Italian home, Leone writes in various languages and composes her music on both piano and guitar. Her musical abilities emerged early when she played Annie in a local production of the Broadway musical. At age 14, Leone began posting cover videos on her YouTube channel, eventually earning two YouTube Awards for her channel's success. Her online presence attracted the attention of songwriter Richie Supa, known for his collaborations with Aerosmith, and producer George Noriega, a Grammy winner recognized for his work with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira.

Leone collaborated with Supa and Noriega to produce her debut album, "Awake," a 12-track project featuring two songs in Spanish. The track "Up All Night" from the album was featured in the Hallmark movie "The Sweeter Side of Life." Leone has opened for OneRepublic and performed at South by Southwest and the Sundance Film Festival. She gained national attention as a contestant on season 12 of "The Voice," initially joining Gwen Stefani's team before being stolen by Adam Levine during the Battle Rounds. Fans voted Leone the best singer on Team Adam Levine before her elimination in the Knockout Rounds.

After "The Voice," Leone expanded her skills by teaching herself music production, resulting in her debut EP, "647." She received mentorship from industry professionals Ian Kirkpatrick, producer for Dua Lipa and Selena Gomez, and Jon Leone, producer for Shakira and Jennifer Lopez. Her single "By My Side" garnered over 200,000 listens on Spotify. Leone has also contributed voiceover work for commercials for brands such as LOL Surprise Pets, LalaLoopsy, and Daisy Sour Cream.

In addition to her music career, Leone is active in the anti-bullying movement. Having experienced bullying from age 14 and multiple school transfers, she began speaking in schools at age 18. Leone was named a celebrity ambassador for the anti-bullying organization Defeat the Label and launched her anti-bullying campaign, The Message Tour, visiting schools to address bullying and promote self-esteem. Through her platform, Leone shares her experiences to encourage resilience and empowerment among young audiences.