Shanica Knowles Biography

Fast Facts

• Named "Standout Artist for 2011" by LA Music411
• Raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, began singing in local competitions before her parents moved to L․A․ so she could pursue a full-time career in the arts, leading to a string of commercials, along with performances on TV's "Next Big Star," "A Night at the Apollo" and eventually winning a breakout role on TV's "Unfabulous․"
• Quote: "I’m just a girl from Iowa who loves to perform, who loves to make people smile․"
• Quote: "(On what inspires her music) "Life and everyday situations․ The good and the bad․""
• Actress whose work includes TV's "Hannah Montana," "Unfabulous" and "Awkward․"
• Was a member of Zarbie & the Martians, an all-girl pop group
• Also sings and plays guitar and piano