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Monique in 2023
Background information
Birth name	Tiffany Monique Marshall
Born	Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	R&B Soul Gospel
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, background vocalist
Years active	1995–present
Associated acts	Beyonce Mariah Carey Christina Aguilera Monica Brandy The Mamas

Tiffany Monique Ryan is an American singer, songwriter, and performer. She is well-known for being a background vocalist for many famous artists. These include Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Brandy, and Beyoncé. Since 2007, she has been Beyoncé's lead background vocalist. She is also part of Beyoncé's groups "The Mamas" and "Pure Honey." In 2023, she became the vocal director for Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour. Tiffany has also released her own music, including an EP called Nemesis in 2010. She is also a survivor of esophageal cancer.

Tiffany's Early Life

Tiffany was born in Hermitage, Tennessee. Her aunt, Beverly, was a singer and musician who used to sing for Chaka Khan. This inspired Tiffany from a very young age. When she was just three years old, Tiffany sang her first solo in church. This moment sparked her love for music. Later, she moved to Newark, New Jersey, and joined the children's choir at Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Tiffany went to Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair, New Jersey. She later earned a full scholarship to Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. There, she studied music education. In 2004, Tiffany also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey.

Singing for Other Stars

While at Morgan State University, Tiffany was part of a girl group called OnPoint. In 1998, the group was featured on a song called "Fee Fie Foe Fum Remix" by K-Ci & JoJo. The group later decided to go their separate ways in 1999.

After college, Tiffany worked as an administrative assistant from 2002 to 2006. She continued to pursue music part-time. During this time, she gained more experience as a professional singer. She performed as a background vocalist for artists like Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, and Regina Belle.

In March 2007, Beyoncé's music director contacted Tiffany. He asked her to join Beyoncé's band for an upcoming tour called The Beyoncé Experience. Tiffany quickly left her job and joined the band. She has performed with Beyoncé's band, Suga Mama, on seven tours. These include The Beyoncé Experience Tour (2007) and The Formation World Tour. She also performed with Beyoncé at the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show.

Tiffany performing with Beyonce at the Renaissance World Tour in 2023

In 2018, Tiffany became the assistant vocal arranger and lead background vocalist for Beyoncé. She helped train and arrange the choir for Beyoncé's "Beychella" performances at Coachella. She was also the lead background vocalist for Beyoncé and Jay-Z's "On The Run 2" World Tour. In 2020, she performed as lead background vocalist for Kobe Bryant's memorial. In 2023, Tiffany became the Vocal Director for the Renaissance World Tour. She also performed as one of Beyoncé's background vocalists, part of the group Pure Honey.

Tiffany Monique performing with other background vocalists, Pure Honey, at the Renaissance World Tour in 2023.

Tiffany's journey as a background vocalist was featured in the film 20 Feet From Stardom. This movie won Best Music Film at the 2014 Grammy Awards. It also won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Tiffany's Solo Music

After the I Am...Sasha Fierce Tour, Tiffany started her own solo music career. In June 2010, she released an EP called Nemesis. This EP had five songs that she wrote herself. Her friend and producer, Kwiz, produced the songs. In July of that year, she released her first music video for the song "Nemesis" on YouTube. The next year, she released her second single and video, "Anytime."

Tiffany made some healthy changes to her lifestyle after her first EP. She became a spokesperson for Sparkpeople, a health and fitness website. She was also featured in a book called Beyond Sugar Shock by Connie Bennett. This book highlighted people who improved their health by changing their eating habits.

In March 2016, Tiffany released a song called "Braving The Storm." This was to celebrate one year since her cancer treatment. The money from this song was donated to the American Cancer Society. In September 2016, Tiffany's husband, Kwiz, released an album called Blacklight Chronicles. Tiffany was featured on two popular songs from the album: "Pushin' On" and "After Amen."

In 2019, her song "Nemesis" became popular again. The NBA featured it during a highlight reel for basketball player James Harden.

Tiffany's Personal Life

Tiffany has one son named Jordan from her first marriage. She is currently married to music producer Kevin "Kwiz" Ryan. She bravely fought and survived esophageal cancer after being diagnosed and treated in 2015.

Tiffany is also a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

Tiffany's Music

• Nemesis (EP) (2010)
• "I Feel A Spark" (single) (2011)
• "Braving The Storm" (single) (2016)
• "Your Love" (single) (2022)
• "Magic Moment" (single) (2024)

Tiffany's Film Appearances