Bio

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Steph Payne is an Emmy Award–winning vocalist, recording artist, and actress whose work spans music, theater, and storytelling with a signature blend of high-art glamour and emotional depth. A commanding, genre-fluid performer, she merges jazz, soul, and classic vocal stylings with modern sophistication and presence, and is a sought-after collaborator with high-level producers across multiple genres.

Her theater credits include a lead Off-Broadway role as Vice in Lord Nil: Seven Deadly Sins, where she delivered a powerful, critically noted performance that further established her as a dynamic crossover artist.

Beyond the stage, Steph is a United States military veteran who served as an Intelligence Analyst during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, including being on duty on September 11, 2001. Her service informs the discipline, resilience, and authority that define both her artistry and leadership.

Steph Payne’s work reflects a life of service, storytelling, and high-art glamour, bringing strength, soul, and authenticity to every stage she inhabits.

At her core, Steph Payne is building more than a career—she is building a legacy. One rooted in excellence, intention, and the belief that true artistry, when fully owned, becomes power.