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18-year-old singer with flair. Jazz, soul, pop & theatre. Stylish, soulful & stage-ready. Book for your next event!
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Hi, I’m Clara Suss-Francksen, an 18-year-old singer, musician, and performer with a love for storytelling through music. My journey began with ballet and tap classes at age 5, and I later played the role of Brigitta in RMTC’s The Sound of Music—one of my first experiences in musical theatre and a production that completely hooked me. Since then, I’ve performed regularly in concerts, amateur productions, and showcases. A highlight for me was playing Jean Valjean in Les Misérables at 17. Taking on a traditionally male role was both a challenge and an honour. Vocally, I’m inspired by artists like Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston, Cynthia Erivo, Jessie Mueller, Julie Andrews, Cécile McLorin Salvant and Ella Fitzgerald. I admire singers who bring raw emotion and honesty to their music, and I try to channel that same vulnerability and power in my performances. My style sits somewhere between jazz, soul, pop, and theatre, and I love blending those genres to create something that feels true to me. I’ve had the privilege of performing in some incredible venues, including the Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, the O2 Indigo, and the Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage. One especially magical moment was performing alongside the brilliant Harry the Piano at a school jazz soirée. As well as singing, I’m a passionate clarinettist. I hold an ARSM Diploma in Clarinet with Distinction and served as principal clarinetist on a tour of Northern Italy with my school orchestra, an experience which showed me the joy of connecting with international audiences through music. I’ve trained part-time at Emil Dale Academy, where I’ve had the chance to learn from West End performers and refine my skills in voice, acting, and dancing. Those lessons, along with my musical background, have helped me develop confidence, stage presence, and a genuine love for performance. For me, performance is about more than just singing the right notes—it's about telling a story, making people feel something, and leaving a bit of yourself on stage every time. Whether it’s an intimate jazz set, a high-energy pop performance, or a heartfelt theatre role, I bring passion, style, and soul to everything I do. I’m now excited to take the next step and begin working professionally as a performer. If you're looking for a singer with a versatile voice, strong musical background, and a love for connecting with audiences—I’d love to hear from you.

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Alison W
2 months ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Leyton Rd
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5 out of 5

I hired Clara for my fashion show event and she was fabulous! She did a 45-minute set of background music with fashion-related songs. I love her jazzy vibe and her voice has a certain maturity that is unusual for an 18-year-old and very impressive. She even dressed for the occasion in a full-length pink dress. I will definitely be booking her for future events and would highly recommend her too!

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Grace G

Clara is an incredible performer for her age. She sang soulfully and with flair. I hired her for my birthday event and she sure knew how to get the crowd moving! She incorporated songs from my recommended song list (ABBA, Whitney etc...) as well as adding a few of her own that matched the vibe. I would highly recommend her for events of any kind.

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Clara's Song list

Feeling Good - Nina Simone
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
Stronger than me - Amy Winehouse
I Say a Little Prayer - Arethra Franklin
Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald
Dream a Little Dream of Me - Ella Fitzgerald
Bridge over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Don’t you Worry ‘Bout a Thing - Stevie Wonder
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Ain't No Sunshine (Time After Time) - Eva Cassidy
Oh, Had I A Golden Thread - Eva Cassidy
Time After Time - Eva Cassidy
Son of a Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
I Put a Spell on You – Nina Simone
Midnight Train to Georgia – Gladys Knight & the Pips
Something's Got A Hold on Me - Etta James
Cry Me a River - Julie London
Misty - Sarah Vaughan
Summertime - Gershwin
Someone To Watch Over Me - Gershwin
Killing Me Softly – Roberta Flack
Bring Him Home - Les Misérables
On My Own - Les Misérables
I Dreamed A Dream - Les Misérables
Me And The Sky - Come From Away
Wait A Bit - Just So
No One Else - The Great Comet of 1812
The Life I Never Led - Sister Act
Almost There - The Princess and The Frog
For the First Time in Forever - Frozen
He’s My Boy - Everybody’s Talking about Jamie
Being Alive - Company
All that Jazz - Chicago
Life of The Party - The Wild Party
Burn - Hamilton
Mamma Mia - Mamma Mia
The Winner Takes It All - Mamma Mia
As Long as He Needs Me - Oliver
Fly, Fly Away - Catch Me If You Can
Gimme Gimme - Throughly Modern Millie
Your Daddy's Son - Ragtime
She Used To Be Mine - Waitress
Breathe - In The Heights
Some Things Are Meant To Be - Little Women
Don't Rain on My Parade - Funny Girl
Watch What Happens - Newsies
Mama Who Bore Me - Spring Awakening
Still Hurting - The Last Five Years
Helpless - Hamilton
So Much Better - Legally Blonde
All I Ask You - The Phantom of the Opera
Tightrope - The Greatest Showman
From Now On - The Greatest Showman
A Million Dreams - The Greatest Showman
People – Funny Girl
Send in the Clowns – A Little Night Music
Maybe This Time - Cabaret
For Good – Wicked
Popular – Wicked
Take Me or Leave Me – Rent
What I Did for Love – A Chorus Line
Claire de Lune - Gabriel Fauré
Over The Rainbow - Harold Arlen
Edelweiss - The Sound of Music
Somewhere - West Side Story
Ain’t No Other Man - Christina Aguilera
Something's Got A Hold On Me - Christina Aguilera
If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys
Girl on Fire - Alicia Keys
Rolling In The Deep - Adele
Someone Like You - Adele
When We Were Young - Adele
Don't You Remember - Adele
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Take It All - Adele
All I Ask - Adele
Hello – Adele
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
You Know I'm No Good - Amy Winehouse
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Tears Dry On Their Own - Amy Winehouse
Fuck Me Pumps - Amy Winehouse
Dive - Olivia Dean
Ok Love You Bye - Olivia Dean
Emmylou - First Aid Kit
Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones
Slipping Through My Fingers - ABBA
Chiquitita - ABBA
Andante, Andante - ABBA
My Love, My Life - ABBA
I Wanna Dance with Somebody - Whitney Houston
I Have Nothing - Whitney Houston
Linger - The Cranberries
Warwick Avenue - Duffy
Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
Born This Way - Lady Gaga
I'll Never Love Again - Lady Gaga
Always Remember Us This Way - Lady Gaga
Shallow - Lady Gaga
Fight Song - Rachel Platten
Rise Up - Andra Day
Woman In Love - Barbra Streisand
Pray - Sam Smith
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
I Feel the Earth - Carole King
Shallow – Lady Gaga
Always Remember Us This Way – Lady Gaga
The Climb – Miley Cyrus
Price Tag – Jessie J
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Soul, R&B, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Pop, Covers, Tribute, Vintage, French music, Musical theatre, Film / TV music
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