Jennifer Corday
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Jennifer Corday is a singer/songwriter known as Corday from Long Beach, California
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Corday was born and raised in Long Beach, California. She graduated with honors from Wilson High School, where she enjoyed sports, music and drama and was the school mascot. After graduating, Corday immediately started college at Long Beach City, where she performed as a cellist in the chamber orchestra, and participated as an actress in several productions. She transferred to Chapman University
in Orange, California
, where she continued studying theater and music. She toured Alaska and Hawaii, performing as a cellist in the chamber and symphony orchestras and electric bassist in the jazz
ensemble. She became interested in directing her senior year where she had the opportunity to produce and direct one-act plays for the public. She graduated with a B.A. in Communications, with minors in Music and English.
Corday later returned to Chapman to study Education. She worked as a substitute teacher in the Orange Unified School District
while she completed the program. After securing her Single Subject Clear Teaching Credential, Corday was immediately hired to teach high school drama and English at Paramount High School, where she acted as Department Chair and the Cheerleading Advisor.
Around this time, Corday began performing as a singer/songwriter/guitarist in the coffee house circuit. She formed a duo with Renea McKee, which led to the all-girl band, Her Majesty. The group disbanded after releasing their first demo. Corday continued as a solo act, eventually forming another band, Corday and the Curious. She resigned from teaching, shortened the band name to Corday and founded Envy Records with partner Debbie Elmer, to produce and release her own records. Elmer and Corday parted ways and Corday now runs Envy Records on her own.
She has released three records. Her latest album is Superhero, which Corday co-wrote, recorded, and produced in her home studio. It is packaged in a double disc Digipack with a CD and DVD music video of the title track, and includes behind-the-scenes footage. Artwork on the album is by Jamie Kivisto.
Corday's previous albums, Driven and Welcome to My Past, sold thousands of copies. Her song “Pie” was included on the MTV Undressed
soundtrack and in numerous independent films.
Corday founded Venus Envy, an organization that donates profits from compilation CDs towards the fight against breast cancer, in memory of her mother Judy. The band Cordray also performs at schools, presenting anti-drug and anti-tobacco concerts. In addition, she has toured overseas to perform for the troops.
She is openly gay and has a large following in the community.
Long Beach, California
Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257...
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Corday was born and raised in Long Beach, California. She graduated with honors from Wilson High School, where she enjoyed sports, music and drama and was the school mascot. After graduating, Corday immediately started college at Long Beach City, where she performed as a cellist in the chamber orchestra, and participated as an actress in several productions. She transferred to Chapman University
Chapman University
Chapman University is a private, non-profit university located in Orange, California affiliated with the Christian Church . Known for its blend of liberal arts and professional programs, Chapman University encompasses seven schools and colleges: Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media...
in Orange, California
Orange, California
Southern California is well-known for year-round pleasant weather: - On average, the warmest month is August. - The highest recorded temperature was in 1985. - On average, the coolest month is December. - The lowest recorded temperature was in 1950...
, where she continued studying theater and music. She toured Alaska and Hawaii, performing as a cellist in the chamber and symphony orchestras and electric bassist in the jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
ensemble. She became interested in directing her senior year where she had the opportunity to produce and direct one-act plays for the public. She graduated with a B.A. in Communications, with minors in Music and English.
Corday later returned to Chapman to study Education. She worked as a substitute teacher in the Orange Unified School District
Orange Unified School District
Orange Unified School District is a public school district headquartered in Orange, California.Orange USD serves the cities of Orange and Villa Park, the unincorporated land of Silverado, and parts of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, and an unpopulated area of Yorba Linda...
while she completed the program. After securing her Single Subject Clear Teaching Credential, Corday was immediately hired to teach high school drama and English at Paramount High School, where she acted as Department Chair and the Cheerleading Advisor.
Around this time, Corday began performing as a singer/songwriter/guitarist in the coffee house circuit. She formed a duo with Renea McKee, which led to the all-girl band, Her Majesty. The group disbanded after releasing their first demo. Corday continued as a solo act, eventually forming another band, Corday and the Curious. She resigned from teaching, shortened the band name to Corday and founded Envy Records with partner Debbie Elmer, to produce and release her own records. Elmer and Corday parted ways and Corday now runs Envy Records on her own.
She has released three records. Her latest album is Superhero, which Corday co-wrote, recorded, and produced in her home studio. It is packaged in a double disc Digipack with a CD and DVD music video of the title track, and includes behind-the-scenes footage. Artwork on the album is by Jamie Kivisto.
Corday's previous albums, Driven and Welcome to My Past, sold thousands of copies. Her song “Pie” was included on the MTV Undressed
Undressed
Undressed is an American anthology series that aired on MTV from July 26, 1999 to September 5, 2002. The series was created and executive produced by British director Roland Joffé.-Synopsis:...
soundtrack and in numerous independent films.
Corday founded Venus Envy, an organization that donates profits from compilation CDs towards the fight against breast cancer, in memory of her mother Judy. The band Cordray also performs at schools, presenting anti-drug and anti-tobacco concerts. In addition, she has toured overseas to perform for the troops.
She is openly gay and has a large following in the community.
Discography
Albums- Superhero (2007)
- "Redneck Lesbo" (single)
- Kick Ash (2003)
- Driven (2001)
- Welcome to My Past (2000)
- Naked - Corday and the Curious
Band members
- Benj Clarke - bass
- Damien Smith - lead guitar
- Don E. Sachs - lead guitar
- Jorgan Ingmar - drums/percussion
- Krysta Carson - backing vocals
Previous Members
- Brett Shuemaker - drums/backing vocals
- Joey Ancona - bass
- Rick Weller - lead guitar
- Kyle Zeiler - drums/backing vocals
- Robby Trujillo - bass/backing vocals
- Timothy John Ramirez - lead guitar
Awards
- Winner: Best Live Band, Best Alternative Band, Best Female Performer at Orange County Music Awards
- Winner: KIIS FM Battle of the Bands
- Winner: Best Female Acoustic Act at Orange County Music Awards
- Nominated: Best Pop Rock Band - Southern California Music Awards
- Nominated: Best Pop Rock Band - 2004 Orange County Music Awards
- Nominated: Best Song - DIY Awards, Los Angeles, for "I Rule The World"
- Nominated: 2004 PRISM Awards, for "Inhale"
- Nominated: Best Orange County Act and Best Video - LA Music Awards
- Nominated: Video Of The Year - GLAMA Awards, for "Pie"