Setting the Stage: Kierra Sheard Lights Up the Apollo Live Stage
The young songstress blesses us with her phenomenal gift.
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Born to Sing - Kierra 'Kiki' Sheard first performed on the Apollo stage at about the age of nine. Hailing from a legendary Gospel music family (her mom is Karen Clark Sheard a.k.a one of The Clark Sisters), Kiki was pretty much born to sing. This doesn't mean, though, that her craft doesn't take discipline. Want to be an A1 performer like Kierra? Take these tips... (photo: John Ricard / BET)
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Every Chance Is Your Last Chance - Just imagine the courage it took to be a little performer on the Apollo stage at the tender age of nine! Tip #1: Be fearless and leave your heart on the stage. If you believe you have a great gift, you'll make the crowd believe as well. (Photo: David Surowiecki/Getty Images for eOne)
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Be Deliberate - Like her legendary mother and aunts (The Clark Sisters) Kierra is known for her deliberate take and nuances on notes. Tip #2: With every performance you should be strategic while also in the moment and take control of each note during your performance. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Live In Your Gift - Kierra enjoys performing and is a true student of her craft. Tip #3: Just because you have a gift doesn't mean you can't always get better. The goal of any gift is to progress and try new things. The same goes for performing; try new things always. (Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for BET)
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