Caribbean Life 02/17/25

Brittney Burgess was born and raised in the NYC borough of Queens in a Jamaican household focused on providing all possible opportunities. Growing up, life was always active and busy, as she was deeply involved in sports and the arts.

“I had incredible opportunities, especially in music, including being part of the music program at Forest Hills High School and singing with the All-City High School Choir every Saturday at Frank Sinatra School. I also danced with the United African Dance Troupe, took voice lessons at Lynbrook Music School with Charlene Berry, and spent my summers at the New York State Summer School of the Arts – School of Choral Studies,” she said. 

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