Biography
Vonda Shepard is an American singer, songwriter, pianist and actress. Born on 7 July 1963 in New York City, she moved with her family to California as a child and began performing in clubs as a teenager.
She is best known for her recurring role as a fictionalised version of herself on the television series Ally McBeal (1997–2002), appearing as the resident singer at the bar where the central characters socialise. Shepard performed on screen throughout the series and contributed to its soundtracks, including the theme song "Searchin' My Soul".
She has released nine studio albums and three live albums. As a cast member of Ally McBeal, she received a Screen Actors Guild Award in 1999, along with two further nominations, and a Billboard award for soundtrack sales.
