Cara Quici

Cara Elizabeth Quici (born May 30) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas now living in New York City and Los Angeles.

Early life

Quici began singing church hymns at the age of 4 and throughout her school years. She also participated in school musicals and band where she was the first chair flutist.

Quici's family has owned and operated a pro-sound, lighting, and DJ equipment business for over 30 years in Texas. Additionally, her father is a guitarist who contributed to her interests in music.

Career

Career beginnings

During her teen years, Quici signed with Infinity Model and Talent Agency in Texas with whom she competed in various competitions including the International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) Convention in Hollywood, California. There she was named the winner in categories including singing, dancing, acting, and modeling. Quici received many contract offers, but was not able to accept these contracts due to her parents inability to move and went back to Texas. Back in Texas, Quici involved herself in competitive cheerleading and won many first-place trophies at Universal Cheerleaders Association competitions. When she graduated - on her 18th birthday - she moved to New York City to further train for and begin her career.

After training and working in New York, she moved to Los Angeles, splitting her time between the two.

2009-Present

Music

In Los Angeles, she trained for her first professional recording sessions with Oksana Kolesnikova and Carol Rogers at Oksana School of Music and Musician’s Institute, Hollywood, respectively. Quici had written over 30 songs with top producers and writers across the country. She had also released her first single, "Away From You", which is executive produced by Max Gousse and produced by Billboard Hot 100 producer Fuego. "Away From You (Jump Smokers Remix)" reached the number 27 on the Dance Billboard charts. Quici has released many more singles - See Discography. Her unreleased songs "Adios", "OAI" and "Clone" were featured on four episodes of CMT’s hit show Southern Nights.

Her single "Fight", a remake of the Beastie Boys' classic "Fight For Your Right (To Party)", was released in 2013 and became available on iTunes in 2014. The music video, featuring Dennis Rodman, reached over a million views within two weeks of its release. In February/March 2014, Quici was the #1 most active independent artist in US TOP 40 radio rotation for 4 weeks straight.

As an independent artist, Quici has and continues to release her music through her own label, QMH Records. In early 2015, Quici will begin recording her debut EP.

Television appearances

In 2009 she appeared on the Howard Stern show as a contestant for the "Dumb As a Rock" contest.

Quici appeared twice as a nurse on Scrubs in 2009.

Her national TV performances include episode 7 of Bravo's Season 5 "Real Housewives of New York City" where she performed her three singles "Do It Now", "Fall" and "Bad Girl".

She was also featured performing live in 2012 on Bravo TV's "Watch What Happens Live" hosted by Andy Cohen season 7, episode 22.

Quici was interviewed on the Playboy Morning Show in 2013.

Press coverage

Quici can be seen in features in Maxim, Esquire, FHM, and many other reputable magazines and websites.

Discography

Singles