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Trans Singer Wows The Voice UK Judges
17 Oct
Summary
- A 21-year-old transgender singer earned a four-chair turn on The Voice UK.
- Music became an outlet for complex feelings after coming out at 15.
- Her supportive mother encouraged her identity and musical ambitions.
Ciiara Nyx, a 21-year-old transgender singer, earned a significant four-chair turn during the blind auditions of The Voice UK, impressing all four coaches with her rendition of Portishead's "Glory Box." Music has become a crucial medium for Ciiara to process the complex feelings she experienced growing up as a transgender woman.
She shared that songwriting provided an essential outlet after she came out at age 15. During the Covid pandemic, she reflected more deeply on these feelings, acknowledging their complexity but affirming her certainty about her identity. Music allows her to express emotions more easily than words.
Originally from Worcestershire, Ciiara's journey has been supported by her mother, Vicki, who affirmed her daughter's identity and musical aspirations. Vicki expressed her unconditional love and support, prioritizing Ciiara's happiness and right to self-expression.
Ciiara, who is studying music in London, chose mentors Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones from McFly. She will continue her journey on The Voice UK when the competition airs next on ITV1.
