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Paris Ray is a dynamic singer-songwriter from Long Island, whose journey in the entertainment industry began as a child actress. With television credits including iCarly, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Guiding Light, and All My Children, as well as acclaimed stage performances in King Lear at the Public Theater (starring Kevin Kline and Michael Cerveris) and Trumpery at the Atlantic Theater (starring Michael Cristofer), she quickly established herself as a versatile performer.
Paris transitioned from the spotlight of acting to the more intimate, vulnerable world of music. She taught herself guitar at 15, put her poems to music, and fell in love with songwriting. Dozens of open mics and notebooks full of songs later, she found herself honing her craft at SUNY Purchase, where she was accepted into their acclaimed music conservatory working towards her BFA in Studio Composition.
Over time, her passion has turned into an incredibly successful career. Paris Ray is now a premiere talent on Long Island, where she performs six nights a week from the east end to Manhattan.
Paris's powerhouse voice and ability to connect with audiences have earned her opening slots for Jon Herington of Steely Dan and Katrina Leskanich of Katrina and the Waves, and performances at renowned venues including The Bitter End (NYC), Colony (Woodstock), and The Paramount (Long Island). She has become a staple at the Montauk Music Festival, where she has been on the bill every year since its inception in 2011, as well as graced the stage at the Great South Bay Music Festival in 2024.
Paris Ray has become known for her gift of making covers her own, and her vast repertoire ranging from the 60s to today. This has gained her national recognition when her cover of Bill Withers' "Lean On Me" was placed in a Dawn dishsoap commercial.
In 2023, Paris released her sophomore studio album, Clementine, which has garnered over 100,000 streams, and paved the way for the formation of her band: Paris Ray & The Crush. They are currently working on their highly anticipated debut studio album, Oversharing on the Internet, which will be released this spring.
Paris has built a community of fans and peers alike. Her dedication to her craft, gratitude, and undeniable stage presence have made her one of the most sought-after and beloved musicians on Long Island.