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{{Short description|American singer (born 1980)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name                = Trenyce
| image               = File:Trenyce.jpg
| caption             = Trenyce in a 2012 London photoshoot
|alt= A dark-skinned woman in a glamor photo, from the waist up, smiling towards the camera, wearing a furry, white top, touches her large, black hair.
| birth_name          = Lashundra Trenyce Cobbins
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|1980|3|31}}
| birth_place         = [[Memphis, Tennessee]], U.S.
| death_date            =
| occupation          = Singer, actress
| instrument      = Vocals
| background      = solo_singer
| years_active        = 2002–present
}}

'''Lashundra Trenyce Cobbins''' ({{IPAc-en|t|r|ə|ˈ|n|iː|s}}; born March 31, 1980) is an American singer and actress best known as a finalist on the [[American Idol (season 2)|second season]] of ''[[American Idol]]'' and for her work in [[musical theatre]]. Raised in [[Memphis, Tennessee]], Trenyce won one of the categories of the [[National Association for the Advancement of Colored People|NAACP]] [[ACT-SO]] as a teenager, and attended the [[University of Memphis]] on a music scholarship.

In 2004, Trenyce began to focus on theatre, playing roles in the plays ''Not a Day Goes By'', ''[[The Vagina Monologues]]'', ''Soul Kittens Cabaret'' and ''Mama's Sweet Potato Pie''. In 2006, she played the lead role of [[Deena Jones]] in an [[Indianapolis]] production of the musical ''[[Dreamgirls]]''. She made her film debut in 2008 and became the first ''American Idol'' contestant to headline a show in [[Las Vegas]]. She originated the role of Portia in [[David E. Talbert]]'s play ''Love in the Nick of Tyme''. Trenyce performed in a 2009 North American tour of the musical ''[[Ain't Misbehavin' (musical)|Ain't Misbehavin']]''.

From 2010 to 2013, she was the leading female vocalist in the [[revue]] ''[[Thriller – Live]]'' during a European tour and its [[West End theatre|West End]] run. She appeared in the 2013 comedy film [[Kick-Ass 2 (film)|''Kick-Ass 2'']]. In 2015, Trenyce hosted the [[Franco Dragone]]-produced [[cabaret]] show ''Taboo'' at the casino [[City of Dreams (casino)|City of Dreams]] in [[Macau]], China. She then returned to London for an extended reprise of her role in ''Thriller – Live''. In 2017, she starred in the cabaret production ''Heart & Soul: Music of Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick & Diana Ross'', in California. In the same year, she played [[Diana Ross]] in a North American tour of ''[[Motown: The Musical]]''.

== Early life and education ==
Lashundra Trenyce Cobbins was born in [[Memphis, Tennessee]] on March 31, 1980.<ref name="Memphis22">{{cite web|url=http://www.memphisdowntowner.com/my2cents-pages/TRENYCE.html|title=Trenyce|year=2015|publisher=Memphis Downtowner|archive-url=https://archive.today/20161118181236/http://www.memphisdowntowner.com/my2cents-pages/TRENYCE.html|archive-date=November 18, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="BuddyBuddy">{{cite web|url=http://www.buddytv.com/info/trenyce-info.aspx| title=Trenyce|publisher=[[BuddyTV]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021034230/http://www.buddytv.com/info/trenyce-info.aspx|archive-date=October 21, 2016}}</ref> Her father, Jesse Cobbins, worked for [[St. Joe Company]], and her mother, Linda Ruth Cobbins, worked at [[FedEx]].<ref name="Memphis22" /><ref name="ChicagoPride">{{cite web|url=http://chicago.gopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/1980625| title=American Idol's Trenyce Celebrates Chicago Pride|date=June 21, 2004|publisher=ChicagoPride.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021031600/http://chicago.gopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/1980625|archive-date=October 21, 2016}}</ref> She has an older and a younger sister. As a child, she decided to be known by her middle name, feeling that it better suited her ambitions as a performer. Trenyce has written that her interest in music started after performing a solo in a musical production celebrating [[Martin Luther King Jr.]]<ref name="Memphis22" /> She grew up in [[North Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee|North Memphis]], where she attended [[Central High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|Central High School]] and performed in various talent shows and pageants.<ref name="BuddyBuddy" /><ref name="ChicagoPride" /> In 1996, she won first place in a singing competition at the national [[National Association for the Advancement of Colored People|NAACP]] [[Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics]] in [[Atlanta]].<ref name="ChicagoPride" />

At the age of nineteen, Trenyce was arrested for theft at work. A Shelby County, Tennessee, court permitted her to participate in a pre-trial diversion program that expunged the felony charges from her record.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/american-idol-finalists-sticky-fingers|title="American Idol" Finalist's Sticky Fingers|date=March 27, 2003|publisher=[[The Smoking Gun]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021032137/http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/american-idol-finalists-sticky-fingers|archive-date=October 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/trenyce-53898/|title=Not Trenyce, Too!|website=[[TV Guide]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive Inc.]]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20161118182753/http://www.tvguide.com/news/trenyce-53898/|archive-date=November 18, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> She has denied the theft and claimed that it was a co-worker who stole the items from her workplace.<ref name="Memphis22" /> Trenyce attended the [[University of Memphis]] on a full music scholarship.<ref name="BuddyBuddy" /> While in college, she joined the University Singers ensemble choir and its band Sound Fuzion, which toured throughout Tennessee.<ref name="ChicagoPride" /><ref>[[#MyersSmithJosephsonMeyers2011|Myers, Smith, Josephson & Myers (2011)]]: p. 37</ref> After completing three years of the school's nursing program, Trenyce left the University of Memphis to pursue music full-time, performing in such venues as Rhythms Night Club, Precious Cargo and Isaac Hayes' Restaurant.<ref name="BuddyBuddy" />

== Career ==

==={{anchor|2002–03: ''American Idol''}} 2002–03: ''American Idol''===
In October 2002, Trenyce auditioned for the [[American Idol (season 2)|second season]] of the reality television series ''[[American Idol]].''<ref name="BuddyBuddy" /> She became one of the 32 semi-finalists. She was eliminated in the top 30 round, but judge [[Paula Abdul]] chose her as a "[[American Idol#Selection process|wildcard selection]]" to become one of the twelve finalists.<ref name="BuddyBuddy" /><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.toledoblade.com/Movies/2003/02/28/Coleman-fails-in-bid-to-be-Idol-wild-card.html |title=Coleman fails in bid to be 'Idol' wild card |last=Sewel |first=Rhonda B. |date=February 28, 2003 |publisher=[[Block Communications]] |work=[[The Blade (Toledo, Ohio)|The Blade]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161118185025/http://www.toledoblade.com/Movies/2003/02/28/Coleman-fails-in-bid-to-be-Idol-wild-card.html |archive-date=November 18, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Trenyce's arrest was disclosed to the public during an appearance on the show, but she was not removed from the series, as had happened with some former contestants. Producer [[Nigel Lythgoe]] clarified that Trenyce informed the producers of her criminal history from the outset.<ref>{{cite magazine| url=http://www.ew.com/article/2003/03/28/here-are-latest-scandals-american-idol|title=Here are the latest scandals from ''American Idol''|last=Susman| first=Gary| date=March 28, 2003|publisher=[[Time Inc]]|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001135922/http://www.ew.com/article/2003/03/28/here-are-latest-scandals-american-idol|archive-date=October 1, 2015}}</ref> Trenyce placed fifth during the season finals.<ref name="BuddyBuddy" /> [[Jim Cantiello]] of [[MTV News]] connected the disclosure of Trenyce's mug shot and felony theft charges to her elimination from the show by public voting.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1581836/american-idol-video-timeline-six-seasons-of-high-notes-and-hot-messes/ |title=''American Idol'' Video Timeline: Six Seasons of High Notes and Hot Messes |last=Cantiello |first=Jim |date=February 19, 2008 |publisher=[[MTV News]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161021035343/http://www.mtv.com/news/1581836/american-idol-video-timeline-six-seasons-of-high-notes-and-hot-messes/ |archive-date=October 21, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' also concluded that the news relating to her criminal record reduced her appeal with voters.<ref name="TrenyceSaga">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2006/03/03/underrated-american-idol-contestants-trenyce |title=Underrated ''American Idol'' contestants: Trenyce |date=March 3, 2006 |publisher=[[Time Inc]] |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161219215541/http://www.ew.com/article/2006/03/03/underrated-american-idol-contestants-trenyce |archive-date=December 19, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Several media commentators suggested that racism may have played a role in Trenyce's elimination, as she was one of only two dark-skinned finalists during the season (the other was winner [[Ruben Studdard]]).<ref>[[#smith2013|Smith (2013)]], p. 115; and [[#powers2005|Powers (2005)]], pp. 154–155</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.excite.com/celebgossip/tvginsider/id/05_07_2003_1.html |title='Idol Chatter with Trenyce |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |date=May 7, 2003 |work=[[TV Guide]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161220032422/http://entertainment.excite.com/celebgossip/tvginsider/id/05_07_2003_1.html |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

''Entertainment Weekly'' found her to be one of the show's most underrated contestants and called her a "polished performer with enough sass to eschew her surname".<ref name="TrenyceSaga" /> Tim Cuprisin of ''[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]'' criticized Trenyce's use of her mononymous stage name as "a bit too slick even for a slick competition".<ref>{{cite news|title=A look at why this year's 'Idol' 5 like the show have survived|last=Cuprisin|first=Tim|date=April 28, 2003|work=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]|publisher=[[Gannett Company]]}}</ref> [[Jan Jagodzinski]] argued in a 2005 book, however, that the name was an attempt to garner "an American appeal", since her birth name Lashundra Cobbin is "an impossible 'pop' signifier".<ref>[[#Jagodzinski2005|Jagodzinski (2005)]]: pp. 163–164</ref> Judge [[Simon Cowell]] said that he "never really warmed" to Trenyce, as she "worked very hard at her image – too hard".<ref>{{cite news| title=Slater's wife charged with un-Christianlike act|last=Zwecker|first=Bill| date=November 12, 2003| work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|publisher=[[Sun-Times Media Group]]}}</ref>

{| class="sortable wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ ''American Idol'' Season 2 performances and results:
|-
!Week #
!Theme
!Song choice
!Original artist
!Notes
!Results
|-
|rowspan="1"|Audition
|N/A
|"[[I Learned from the Best]]"
|[[Whitney Houston]]
|
|Advanced
|-
|rowspan="2"|Top 30
|Semifinal/Group 1
|"[[Love Sneakin' Up On You]]"
|[[Bonnie Raitt]]
|
|Wild Card
|-
| [[American Idol#Selection process|Wildcard]]
|"[[Let's Stay Together (Al Green song)|Let's Stay Together]]"
|[[Al Green]]
|
|[[Paula Abdul]]'s choice
|-
|Top 12
|[[Motown Records|Motown]]
|"[[Come See About Me]]"
|[[The Supremes]]
|
|rowspan="3"|Safe
|-
|Top 11
|[[Soundtrack|Cinema]]
|"[[I Have Nothing]]"
|[[Whitney Houston]]
|
|-
|Top 10
|[[Country rock]]
|"[[I Need You (LeAnn Rimes song)|I Need You]]"
|[[LeAnn Rimes]]
|
|-
|Top 8
|[[Disco]]
|"[[I'm Every Woman]]"
|[[Chaka Khan]]
|No elimination
|Bottom 2
|-
|Top 8
|[[List of Billboard number-one singles|Billboard #1]]
|"[[The Power of Love (Jennifer Rush song)|The Power of Love]]"
|[[Celine Dion]]
|
|Safe
|-
|Top 7
|[[Billy Joel]]
|"[[Baby Grand]]"
|Billy Joel
|
|rowspan="2"|Bottom 3
|-
|Top 6
|[[Dianne Warren]]
|"[[Have You Ever?]]"
|[[Brandy Norwood|Brandy]]
|
|-
|Top 5
|[[1960s in music|1960s]]<br />[[Neil Sedaka]]
|"[[Proud Mary]]"<br />"[[Love Will Keep Us Together]]"
|[[Creedence Clearwater Revival]]<br />[[Captain & Tennille]]
|
|Eliminated
|}

In 2016, [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']] magazine included Trenyce's rendition of "[[I Have Nothing]]" in its list of the 100 best ''American Idol'' live performances.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/photos/7256317/top-100-american-idol-live-performances-of-all-time/36|title=Top 100 'American Idol' Live Performances of All Time|date=March 17, 2016|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161118195500/http://www.billboard.com/photos/7256317/top-100-american-idol-live-performances-of-all-time/36| archive-date=November 18, 2016}}</ref> [[Vulture.com]]'s [[Maura Johnston]] criticized Trenyce for being "[a] little yell-y, a little pitch-y, a little guarded", but praised her voice and song choices and felt that she set "a precedent for the divas who followed" in later ''American Idol'' seasons.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.yahoo.com/movies/every-american-idol-finalist-ranked-163400606.html|title=Every American Idol Finalist, Ranked From Worst to Best| last=Johnston|first=Maura|author-link=Maura Johnston |date=January 28, 2016|publisher=[[Vulture.com]]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20161219215013/https://www.yahoo.com/movies/every-american-idol-finalist-ranked-163400606.html|archive-date=December 19, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Trenyce's performance of "Let's Stay Together" was included on the compilation album ''[[American Idol Season 2: All-Time Classic American Love Songs]]'' (2003). [[AllMusic]]'s Heather Phares thought Trenyce was one of the strongest performers of the show, but criticized her cover version for having an "indistinct quality".<ref name="AllMusic1">{{cite web| url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/american-idol-season-2-all-time-classic-american-love-songs-mw0000026080 |title=AllMusic Review |last=Phares |first=Heather |date=April 15, 2003 |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161021035619/http://www.allmusic.com/album/american-idol-season-2-all-time-classic-american-love-songs-mw0000026080 |archive-date=October 21, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In an interview, Trenyce said that she was offered a record deal, following her appearance on ''American Idol'', but she and her mother (who was her manager) rejected it because she found the terms unsatisfactory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisislime.net/interviews/music/Trenyce_set_to_thrill|title=Trenyce Set to Thrill|last=Harris|first=Semper Azeez| publisher=Lime Music|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118195941/http://www.thisislime.net/interviews/music/Trenyce_set_to_thrill| archive-date=November 18, 2016}}</ref>

Following her elimination, Trenyce made appearances on television shows, including ''[[Live with Regis and Kelly]]'', ''[[Extra (U.S. TV program)|Extra]]'', ''[[Entertainment Tonight|ET]]'', ''[[Fox and Friends]]'', ''[[The Early Show]]'', ''[[The Wayne Brady Show]]'', ''[[Inside Edition]]'', ''[[Good Day Live]]'', the ''[[Today (NBC program)|Today Show]]'' and ''[[Total Request Live|TRL]]''. She also was featured in various Memphis periodicals, including as one of Memphis' 30 Most Beautiful People in ''Elite Magazine's'' June 2003 issue, and appeared on a cover of "[[God Bless the USA]]" along with the other ''American Idol'' Season 2 finalists.<ref name="AllMusic1" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://clevnet.library.link/resource/CPv8U2uTfKk/ |title=American Idol : God bless the U.S.A |publisher=CLEVNET Library Consortium |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161021035754/http://clevnet.library.link/resource/CPv8U2uTfKk/ |archive-date=October 21, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Trenyce participated in a three-month concert tour with the other season 2 finalists, performing "Proud Mary" and "I Have Nothing".<ref name="BuddyBuddy" /> [[Robin Givhan]] of ''[[The Washington Post]]'' was critical of Trenyce's performance on the tour, saying that she demonstrated the "earsplitting finesse of a sledgehammer".<ref>{{cite news|first=Robin|last=Givhan|title=If Looks Can't Thrill; Finalists' Voices Alone Are No Ticket to Stardom |date=May 9, 2003 |newspaper = [[The Washington Post]]| publisher=WP Company LLC}}</ref> Arion Berger of the same publication described her as "a female [[drag queen]] with a diva's intimidating presence".<ref>{{cite news|first=Arion|last=Berger|title=Orchestrated 'Idols' With Real Live Fans|date=July 30, 2003 |newspaper = [[The Washington Post]]|publisher=WP Company LLC}}</ref>

=== {{anchor|2004–09: Transition to musical theatre}} 2004–09: Transition to musical theatre ===
[[File:Trenyce 1.jpg|left|thumb|Trenyce at the 2008 [[NAACP Theatre Awards]]|alt=Head and shoulders photo of a dark-skinned woman with long black hair, smiling at the camera, next to a man wearing a suit]]
Trenyce's work in theatre has mostly focused on "various entertainment aspects of African-American interest".<ref name="Interest">{{cite web| url=http://urbanmilwaukee.com/2009/04/22/aint-misbehavins-trenyce-cobbins-dishes-on-the-show/|title=Ain't Misbehavin's Trenyce Cobbins dishes on the show|last=Jacobson|first=Brian|date=April 22, 2009|work=Urban Milwaukee|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527073540/http://urbanmilwaukee.com/2009/04/22/aint-misbehavins-trenyce-cobbins-dishes-on-the-show/|archive-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref> In 2004, she made her theatre debut as Yancey in a North American tour of ''Not a Day Goes By'', a play with songs adapted from the [[E. Lynn Harris]]' 2000 novel of the same name. The tour ran from January to May 2004.<ref name="Jet1">{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Kb8DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA52|title=E. Lynn Harris Dishes Up Hot Drama In Play 'Not A Day Goes By'|date=April 5, 2004|publisher=Ebony Media Corporation|work=[[Jet (magazine)|Jet]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215053127/https://books.google.com/books?id=Kb8DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA52|archive-date=February 15, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.randomhouse.com/features/elynnharris/notaday.html|title=Not A Day Goes By - The Play|publisher=[[Random House]]| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161022214409/http://www.randomhouse.com/features/elynnharris/notaday.html|archive-date=October 22, 2016}}</ref> [[Jet (magazine)|''Jet'']] magazine wrote that Trenyce "breathes life and voice into Yancey", describing her as one of the show's "rich vocal talents".<ref name="Jet1" /> ''[[The Chicago Defender]]'' felt that Trenyce displayed a "theatrical perception as she interprets a character".<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-622355711.html|title=Trenyce; American Idol Top 5 finalist, stars in musical Not a Day Goes By|date=February 28, 2004|publisher=[[Real Times]]| journal=[[The Chicago Defender]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120022714/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-622355711.html| archive-date=November 20, 2016}}{{Subscription required}}</ref> She soon performed in the play ''[[The Vagina Monologues]]''.<ref name="Vagina2">{{cite web|url=http://blog.syracuse.com/idolthoughts/2008/11/trenyce_added_to_cast_of_aint.html| title=Trenyce added to cast of ''Ain't Misbehavin{{'}}''| last=Reynolds|first=Donna|date=November 27, 2008| publisher= Syracuse.com| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022215611/http://blog.syracuse.com/idolthoughts/2008/11/trenyce_added_to_cast_of_aint.html| archive-date=October 22, 2016}}</ref> In 2005, she played in two [[Nicci Gilbert]] stage productions: ''Soul Kittens Cabaret'' and ''Mama's Sweet Potato Pie'',<ref name="Vagina2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://downtown.11alive.com/news/arts-culture/85654-award-winning-actor-grammy-nominated-singer-90s-rb-group-brownstone-honored-atlanta|title=Award-Winning Actor & Grammy-Nominated Singer of 90's R&B Group Brownstone honored in Atlanta|date=October 11, 2011| publisher=[[WXIA-TV]]| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022214409/http://www.randomhouse.com/features/elynnharris/notaday.html| archive-date=October 22, 2016}}</ref> participating in a North American tour of the latter.<ref name="BlackPlanet">{{cite web| url=http://www.blackplanet.com/music/view/artist.html?page_url=loveinthenickoftime|title=Trenyce|publisher=[[BlackPlanet]]| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022224150/http://www.blackplanet.com/music/view/artist.html?page_url=loveinthenickoftime| archive-date=October 22, 2016}}</ref> Trenyce's performance as the wife in ''Mama's Sweet Potato Pie'' was praised by ''[[Call and Post]]''{{'s}} Chris Bournea.<ref>{{cite journal| url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1165745741.html| title=Star-studded cast dishes out 'Mama's Sweet Potato Pie'| last=Bournea| first=Chris| date=October 5, 2006| journal=[[Call and Post]]| publisher=[[Garrett Morgan]]| url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811105820/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1165745741.html| archive-date=August 11, 2017}} {{subscription required}}</ref> The same year, she made a cameo appearance in the comedy film ''[[Beauty Shop]]'', and performed on the [[BET]] reality television series [[College Hill (TV series)|''College Hill'']].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2005/05/26/riding-idol-to-a-new-career/ |title=Riding 'Idol' To A New Career |date=May 26, 2005 |work=[[Chicago Tribune]] |publisher=[[tronc]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161220001708/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2005-05-26/news/0505260329_1_kimberly-caldwell-reality-stars-album |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Trenyce played the leading role of [[Deena Jones]] in an [[Indianapolis]] production of the musical ''[[Dreamgirls]]'', which ran from June to July 2006.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.gettyimages.com/event/indiana-black-expo-presents-trenyce-in-the-broadway-musical-dreamgirls-july-12-2006-107655819#trenyce-during-indiana-black-expo-presents-trenyce-in-the-broadway-picture-id111645098|title=Trenyce|work=Getty Images |publisher=[[Getty Images]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022220542/http://www.gettyimages.com/event/16th-annual-little-miss-african-american-scholarship-pageant-89800172.html?partial=herosel_slides&queue_index=1&asset_id=125519214|archive-date=October 22, 2016}}</ref><ref name="book12">[[#MyersSmithJosephsonMeyers2011|Myers, Smith, Josephson & Myers (2011)]]: p. 176</ref> Her performance received positive reviews, including one from the newspaper [[NUVO (newspaper)|''NUVO'']], commenting that Trenyce's "smooth voice creat[ed] a sound for The Dreams that could easily have taken the group to the top of the charts".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuvo.net/indianapolis/dreamgirls-a-hit/Content?oid=1205674| title='Dreamgirls' a hit|date=June 28, 2006|publisher=Kevin McKinney|work=[[NUVO (newspaper)|NUVO]]| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161120024341/http://www.nuvo.net/indianapolis/dreamgirls-a-hit/Content?oid=1205674|archive-date=November 20, 2016}}</ref> David Lindquist of ''[[The Indianapolis Star]]'' thought that Trenyce brought "star power" to the production.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/126707988/?terms=trenyce|title=They dream big, sing big in engaging showbiz tale|last=Lindquist|first=David|date=June 24, 2006|work=[[The Indianapolis Star]]|publisher=[[Gannett Company]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812173026/https://www.newspapers.com/image/126707988/?terms=trenyce|archive-date=August 12, 2017}} {{subscription required}}</ref> In the same year, she became the first ''American Idol'' contestant to headline a show in [[Las Vegas]], Nevada, with ''V: The Ultimate Variety Show'' and ''Late Night Idol'' at the [[Sahara hotel and casino|Sahara Hotel and Casino]].<ref name="BlackPlanet" /> She hosted it for nine months.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.4realmagazine.com/publication/?i=48757&p=17| title=More Than Just A Pretty Face| publisher=4realmagazine.com| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120025027/http://www.4realmagazine.com/publication/?i=48757&p=17|archive-date=November 20, 2016}}</ref>

In 2007, Trenyce played Portia in [[David E. Talbert]]'s play ''Love in the Nick of Tyme''.<ref name="book12"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pjsDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA39|title=Morris Chestnut Makes His Stage Debut in David E. Talbert's 'Love in The Nick of Tyme'|date=April 9, 2007|publisher=Ebony Media Corporation|work=Jet|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215053510/https://books.google.com/books?id=pjsDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA39|archive-date=February 15, 2017}}</ref> It toured in North America to seventeen cities, starting in the [[Beacon Theatre (New York City)|Beacon Theatre]] in New York in January.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/new-musical-love-in-the-nick-of-tyme-opens-beacon-run-jan-16-com-137716 |title=New Musical Love in the Nick of Tyme Opens Beacon Run Jan. 16 |last=Gans |first=Andrew |date=January 16, 2007 |publisher=TotalTheater |work=[[Playbill]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161120030749/http://www.playbill.com/article/new-musical-love-in-the-nick-of-tyme-opens-beacon-run-jan-16-com-137716 |archive-date=November 20, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2010, a film of the play was released on DVD, and its soundtrack was released separately.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/David-Talberts-Love-Nick-Tyme/dp/B003UM8T0I|title=David E. Talbert's Love in the Nick of Tyme|website=Amazon |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022232315/https://www.amazon.com/David-Talberts-Love-Nick-Tyme/dp/B003UM8T0I| archive-date=October 22, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-in-nick-tyme-feat.-morris/id1022481222|title=Love in the Nick of Tyme (feat. Morris Chestnut, Avant, Trenyce Cobbins, Ellia English, Terry Dexter & Andrea Pitre)|date=September 7, 2010|publisher=[[iTunes]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022225201/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-in-nick-tyme-feat.-morris/id1022481222|archive-date=October 22, 2016}}</ref> The film was also broadcast on Black Entertainment Television ([[BET]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/e/r98t8/bet-movie--love-in-the-nick-of-tyme|title=BET Movie|publisher=[[Immediate Media Company]]|work=[[Radio Times]]| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161022233126/http://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/e/r98t8/bet-movie--love-in-the-nick-of-tyme|archive-date=October 22, 2016}}</ref> Trenyce performed at the Razz Room in [[San Francisco]] from July 22 to August 2, 2008.<ref name="book12" /> The same year, she made her film debut as Unique in the [[LGBT]] independent romantic comedy movie ''Friends & Lovers: The Ski Trip 2''.<ref>{{cite AV media|title=Friends & Lovers: The Ski Trip 2|date=July 13, 2008| publisher=Earl Minfield OmniMedia|people=Jamal, Maurice (Director)|medium=Motion picture|location=Los Angeles, California}}</ref> A year later, she contributed the title track to the soundtrack for the film ''Truth Hall''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/truth-hall-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-mw0002367401 |title=Truth Hall [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161215202756/http://www.allmusic.com/album/truth-hall-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-mw0002367401 |archive-date=December 15, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Trenyce played a role in the 30th anniversary revival tour of the musical ''[[Ain't Misbehavin' (musical)|Ain't Misbehavin']]'' after a recommendation from Ruben Studdard.<ref name="Interest" /> As traditionally done with the show, the performers used their own names for their characters. The cast album received a nomination for the [[Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album]] at the [[52nd Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2010/01/west-side-story-beats-aint-misbehavin-for-musical-show-grammy/1#.WAv32JMrJE4|title='West Side Story' beats 'Ain't Misbehavin{{'}} for Musical Show Grammy|last=Mansfield| first=Brian| date=January 31, 2010|publisher=[[Gannett Company]]|work=[[USA Today]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022233732/http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2010/01/west-side-story-beats-aint-misbehavin-for-musical-show-grammy/1|archive-date=October 22, 2016}}</ref>

=== {{anchor|2010–present: London and Macau}}2010–14: ''Thriller – Live'' and work in London ===
[[File:Trenyce Photoshoot.jpg|right|thumb|Trenyce in a 2012 photoshoot in London|alt=Face of a dark-skinned woman with big and curly black hair, looking at the camera, surrounded by darkness]]
In 2010, Trenyce sang during the interludes and dance performances for [[Louis Van Amstel]]"s ''Ballroom with a Twist''.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/towns/index.ssf/2010/01/dancing_with_the_stars_pros_st.html|title=Ballroom Blast: 'Dancing with the Stars' pros show off their moves on stage at DuPont Theatre|last=Rearick|first=Kristie|date=January 15, 2010|publisher=[[NJ.com]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023000842/http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/towns/index.ssf/2010/01/dancing_with_the_stars_pros_st.html|archive-date=October 23, 2016}}</ref> Karyn Saemann of Madison.com described Trenyce as "a truly gifted singer who did more than justice to several tunes", especially in her performances of Whitney Houston songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://host.madison.com/entertainment/arts_and_theatre/reviews/too-many-wrong-moves-in-ballroom-with-a-twist/article_cdf8024c-bb31-11de-9e18-001cc4c002e0.html|title=Too many wrong moves in 'Ballroom with a Twist'|last=Saemann| first=Karyn| date=October 17, 2009|publisher=Madison.com| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120040232/http://host.madison.com/entertainment/arts_and_theatre/reviews/too-many-wrong-moves-in-ballroom-with-a-twist/article_cdf8024c-bb31-11de-9e18-001cc4c002e0.html|archive-date=November 20, 2016}}</ref>

Later in 2010, Trenyce joined the [[Michael Jackson]] tribute concert [[revue]] ''[[Thriller – Live]]'' as the leading female vocalist during a European tour. She reprised her role when the show played at the [[Lyric Theatre, London|Lyric Theatre]] in London's [[West End theatre|West End]].<ref name="Report2" /> She starred in the concert for three years, from 2010 until 2013,<ref name="Memphis22" /> performing material from different periods in Jackson's career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.memphisflyer.com/memphis/rock-with-her/Content?oid=3348622 |title=Rock With Her |last=Goggans |first=Louis |date=February 14, 2013 |publisher=Kenneth Neill |work=[[Memphis Flyer]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161220000248/http://www.memphisflyer.com/memphis/rock-with-her/Content?oid=3348622 |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In an interview with ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', Trenyce said that the audience was initially hesitant to hear a woman interpret Jackson's music.<ref name="Report2">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-season-2-alum-236546 |title='American Idol' Season 2 Alum Trenyce Thrills in West End Michael Jackson Tribute |last=Bronson |first=Fred |date=September 16, 2011 |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20161215202909/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-season-2-alum-236546 |archive-date=December 15, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''Theatreworld's'' Geoff Billingsley praised Trenyce's performance, writing that her voice sounded very similar to Jackson's and describing her as an improvement over the previous female lead [[Cleo Higgins]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.theatreworldim2.com/thriller-live-lyric-theatre |title=Thriller Live! |last=Billingsley |first=Geoff |publisher=Theatrewold |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161220013549/http://www.theatreworldim2.com/thriller-live-lyric-theatre |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

While in London, Trenyce also hosted the [[variety show]] ''The Box''.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/7/prweb9746460.htm|title=The Re-Emergence Of Trenyce: Her Debut Album and More| date=July 30, 2012|publisher=[[PRWeb]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120034757/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/7/prweb9746460.htm| archive-date=November 20, 2016}}</ref> In 2012, she provided the vocals for Baff Akoto's short film ''Afterglow'' about a group of friends who navigate [[jazz]] culture in London.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tinredrum.com/movie/2430690 |title=Afterglow |publisher=Tinredrum |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161215203035/http://www.tinredrum.com/movie/2430690 |archive-date=December 15, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-alum-trenyce-makes-608484|title=AfterGlow|date=October 12, 2012|publisher=[[World News Network]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120041321/https://wn.com/trenyce_afterglow|archive-date=November 20, 2016}}</ref> She had a minor role in the 2013 [[Superhero film|superhero]], [[comedy film]] [[Kick-Ass 2 (film)|''Kick-Ass 2'']] as [[Hit-Girl]]'s cheerleading coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-alum-trenyce-makes-608484|title='American Idol' Alum Trenyce Makes Movie Debut in 'Kick-Ass 2'|last=Bronson|first=Fred|date=August 17, 2013|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161022235942/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-alum-trenyce-makes-608484|archive-date=October 22, 2016}}</ref> In December 2013, she released three songs: "Fever", "In the End (Alright)" and "Where Do They Go?" on iTunes.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fever-single/id769441991 |title=Fever |date=December 2, 2013 |publisher=[[iTunes]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161215203257/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fever-single/id769441991 |archive-date=December 15, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/in-the-end-alright-single/id766828744|title=In the End ( Alright)|date=December 2, 2013|publisher=[[iTunes]]| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161215203226/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/in-the-end-alright-single/id766828744| archive-date= December 15, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/in-the-end-alright-single/id766828744|title=Where Do They Go?| date=December 9, 2013|publisher=[[iTunes]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161215203226/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/in-the-end-alright-single/id766828744|archive-date=December 15, 2016}}</ref> The following year, she worked with producer DJ Guy Scheiman on his single "Brazil You're Ready (Synethetic)",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/brazil-youre-ready-synthetic-feat-trenyce-part-1/928477868|title=Brazil You're Ready (Synthetic) [feat. Trenyce] [Part 1]|date=November 14, 2014|publisher=iTunes|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161215203424/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/brazil-youre-ready-synthetic/id928477868|archive-date=December 15, 2016}}</ref> with remixes released in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/brazil-youre-ready-synthetic-pt-2-feat-trenyce-ep/951706632|title=Brazil You're Ready (Synthetic), Pt. 2 [feat. Trenyce]|date=January 16, 2015|publisher=[[iTunes]]|url-status=live| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161215203528/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/brazil-youre-ready-synthetic/id951706632|archive-date=December 15, 2016}}</ref>

=== 2015–present: Macau and other work ===
In 2015, Trenyce hosted ''Taboo'', a [[cabaret]] show designed by [[Franco Dragone]], in [[Macau]], China. The show was staged in the casino [[City of Dreams (casino)|City of Dreams]]; Trenyce was given creative control over the selection of musical genres and songs as long as they fit the cabaret's overall style. [[Macau.com]] praised Trenyce's stage presence and "the power of her voice and stature".<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.macau.com/en/macau-videos/Encounters/Trenyce-talks-TABOO/0_og6t66as/p_11757612 |title=Trenyce Talks Taboo |publisher=[[Macau.com]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151023083647/http://www.macau.com/en/macau-videos/Encounters/Trenyce-talks-TABOO/0_og6t66as/p_11757612 |archive-date=October 23, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://macaudailytimes.com.mo/taboo-everybodys-talking-return-danger.html|title=The Taboo Everybody's Talking About|date=January 15, 2015|work=Macau Daily Times|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023200118/http://macaudailytimes.com.mo/taboo-everybodys-talking-return-danger.html|archive-date=October 23, 2016}}</ref> In 2016, Trenyce collaborated with DJ Guy Scheiman on his single "This Time".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/this-time-feat-trenyce-single/1065457298|title=This Time (feat. Trenyce)|date=January 16, 2015|publisher=[[iTunes]]|url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161215203607/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/this-time-feat.-trenyce-single/id1065457298| archive-date=December 15, 2016}}</ref> From 2015 to 2017, Trenyce reprised her role in the West End production of ''Thriller – Live''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/2015/thriller-live-review-at-the-lyric-theatre-london-constantly-upping-its-game/|title=Thriller Live review at the Lyric Theatre, London – 'constantly upping its game'|last=Vale|first=Paul|date=October 9, 2015|work=[[The Stage]]|publisher=The Stage Media Company Limited|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811104914/https://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/2015/thriller-live-review-at-the-lyric-theatre-london-constantly-upping-its-game/|archive-date=August 11, 2017}}; {{cite web| url=http://www.theatre.com/shows/thriller-live-london/cast/| title=Cast & Creative| publisher=Theatre.com| url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811104017/http://www.theatre.com/shows/thriller-live-london/cast/| archive-date=August 11, 2017}}; and {{cite web|url=http://www.westendwilma.com/thriller-live-3000/|title=Thriller Live Moonwalks past 3,000 performances in the West End|date=March 17, 2016|publisher=Westendwilma.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811143054/http://www.westendwilma.com/thriller-live-3000/|archive-date=August 11, 2017}}</ref> Reviewer Hannah Kerin praised Trenyce's performance of Jackson's 1987 single "[[The Way You Make Me Feel]]", calling it "show-stopping" and writing that it "stood out amidst many fantastic renditions of the hits and less well known material".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/news/post/review-thriller-live|title=Review: Thriller Live at the Apollo Theatre|last=Kerin|first=Hannah|date=October 12, 2015|publisher=LondonBoxOffice.co.uk|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811105122/https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/news/post/review-thriller-live|archive-date=August 11, 2017}}</ref>

In 2017, Trenyce starred in ''Heart & Soul: Music of Whitney Houston, [[Dionne Warwick]] & [[Diana Ross]]'', promoted as part of "the Chris Isaacson Presents lineup of spring cabaret fare".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thisstage.la/2017/04/la-stage-insider-241|title=This Week in L.A. Theatre|last=Martinez|first=Julio|work=At This Stage |date=April 6, 2017|publisher=This Stage Magazine|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170704175039/http://thisstage.la/2017/04/la-stage-insider-241/|archive-date=July 4, 2017}}</ref> as one of "three sultry starlets".<ref name="WhitneyWhitney">{{cite web| url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Shoshan-Bean-Niki-Haris-Donna-McKechnie-and-More-Set-for-Spring-with-Chris-Isaacson-Presents-20170404| title=Shoshana Bean, Niki Haris, Donna McKechnie and More Set for Spring with Chris Isaacson Presents| date=April 4, 2017| publisher=BroadwayWorld.com| url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812100000/http://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Shoshan-Bean-Niki-Haris-Donna-McKechnie-and-More-Set-for-Spring-with-Chris-Isaacson-Presents-20170404| archive-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> She participated in the show during its stints at the [[Catalina Bar & Grill]] in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]] and Martinis Above Fourth in [[San Diego]], California.<ref name="WhitneyWhitney" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/theater/reviews/la-ca-lists-theater9-story.html|title=L.A. theater openings, April 9–16: 'The Originalist,' 'A Doll's House, Part 2' and more|last=Cooper|first=Matt|date=April 3, 2017|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702060725/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/theater/reviews/la-ca-lists-theater9-story.html|archive-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref> The same year, she volunteered in [[Karamu House]], speaking to young girls and participating in its "Saving Our Daughters Cinderellas on Broadway" program;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.savingourdaughters.org/american-idol-season-2-finalist-trenyce-cobbins-inspires-cinderellas-karamu-house/|title=American Idol season 2 Finalist, Trenyce Cobbins, inspires Cinderellas at the Karamu House in Cleveland, Ohio|date=April 1, 2017|publisher=Savingourdaughters.org|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812062416/http://www.savingourdaughters.org/american-idol-season-2-finalist-trenyce-cobbins-inspires-cinderellas-karamu-house/|archive-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> she was named "Celebrity Godparent" for her work.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.callandpost.com/single-post/2017/03/21/Trenyce-Cobbins-to-inspire-her-Cinderellas-of-Cleveland|title=Trenyce Cobbins to inspire her Cinderellas of Cleveland|date=March 21, 2017|work=[[Call and Post]]|publisher=[[Garrett Morgan]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812095549/https://www.callandpost.com/single-post/2017/03/21/Trenyce-Cobbins-to-inspire-her-Cinderellas-of-Cleveland|archive-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> 

Trenyce played [[Diana Ross]] in a 2017 North American tour of ''[[Motown: The Musical]].''<ref name="DianaRossDianaRoss">{{cite web| url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Kenneth-Mosley-Trenyce-Matt-Manuel-and-Justin-Reynolds-to-Lead-MOTOWN-THE-MUSICAL-National-Tour-Cast-Complete-20170905| title=Kenneth Mosley, Trenyce, Matt Manuel and Justin Reynolds to Lead Motown the Musical National Tour; Cast Complete!| date=September 5, 2017| publisher=BroadwayWorld.com| url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923145045/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Kenneth-Mosley-Trenyce-Matt-Manuel-and-Justin-Reynolds-to-Lead-MOTOWN-THE-MUSICAL-National-Tour-Cast-Complete-20170905| archive-date=September 23, 2017}}</ref> Her performance received positive reviews.<ref name="DianaRossDianaRoss2">{{cite web|url=http://www.nwitimes.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/theatre/motown-the-musical-soars-with-label-s-greatest-hits/article_9854c376-76cd-5584-9a69-91670304a0bd.html|title='Motown the Musical' soars with label's greatest hits|last=Valdez|first=Eloise Marie|date=October 11, 2017|work=[[The Times of Northwest Indiana]]|publisher=[[Lee Enterprises]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125211320/http://www.nwitimes.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/theatre/motown-the-musical-soars-with-label-s-greatest-hits/article_9854c376-76cd-5584-9a69-91670304a0bd.html|archive-date=January 25, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="DianaRossDianaRoss3" /><ref name="DianaRossDianaRoss4">{{cite web|url=https://chicagodefender.com/2017/10/12/motown-the-musical-the-soulful-sound-that-changed-the-history-of-american-music/|title=The Soulful Sound That Changed The History of American Music|last1=McCain|first1=Brenda|last2=McCain|first2=Rick|date=October 12, 2017|work=[[The Chicago Defender]]|publisher=[[Real Times]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125211319/https://chicagodefender.com/2017/10/12/motown-the-musical-the-soulful-sound-that-changed-the-history-of-american-music/|archive-date=January 25, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[The Times of Northwest Indiana]]''<nowiki/>'s Eloise Marie Valdez praised her vocals,<ref name="DianaRossDianaRoss2" /> while ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]''' Hedy Weiss pointed to her ability to connect with the audience as a highlight.<ref name="DianaRossDianaRoss3">{{cite web|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/motown-the-musical-a-powerhouse-reminder-of-tumult-then-and-now/|title='Motown the Musical' a powerhouse reminder of tumult then and now|last=Weiss|first=Hedy|date=October 5, 2017|work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|publisher=[[Sun-Times Media Group]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006020925/https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/motown-the-musical-a-powerhouse-reminder-of-tumult-then-and-now/|archive-date=October 6, 2017}}</ref> In 2022, Trenyce performed the theme song, "Good Time" for [[Sherri Shepherd]]'s talk show ''[[Sherri (talk show)|Sherri]].''<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/10/11/daytime-tv-karamo-sherri-jennifer-hudson/|title=Why being the next big daytime talk-show host is still very much a thing|last= Andrews-Dyer|first=Helena|date=October 11, 2022|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207194439/https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/10/11/daytime-tv-karamo-sherri-jennifer-hudson/|archive-date=December 7, 2023}}</ref>

== Credits ==

==={{anchor|Theatre and cabaret}}Theatre and cabaret===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Show
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2004
| ''Not A Day Goes By''
| Yancey
| North American tour<br /> January 10, 2004 – May 6, 2004
|-
| {{N/A}}
| ''[[The Vagina Monologues]]''
| {{N/A}}
| 
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2005
| ''Soul Kittens Cabaret''
| {{N/A}}
| 
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2006
| ''Mama's Sweet Potato Pie''
| {{N/A}}
| North American tour
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2006
| ''[[Dreamgirls]]''
| [[Deena Jones]]
| [[Madame Walker Theatre Center]]; Scottish Rite Theater (Indianapolis) <br /> June 22, 2004 – July 2, 2004
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2006
| ''V: The Ultimate Variety Show''
| Host 
| [[Sahara hotel and casino|Sahara Hotel and Casino]] (Las Vegas)
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2006
| ''Late Night Idol''
| Host 
| [[Sahara hotel and casino|Sahara Hotel and Casino]] (Las Vegas)
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2007
| ''Love in the Nick of Tyme''
| Portia
| North American tour
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2009
| ''[[Ain't Misbehavin' (musical)|Ain't Misbehavin]]'''
| Trenyce
| North American tour
|-
|  style="text-align:center;"|2010–13; 2015–17
| ''[[Thriller – Live]]''
| Charlaine
| European tour; London West End ([[Lyric Theatre, London|Lyric Theatre]])
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2010
| ''Ballroom with a Twist''
| Vocals
| North American tour
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2012
| ''The Box''
| Host 
|  Theatre variety; London
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2015
| ''Taboo''
| Host
| Cabaret show; [[City of Dreams (casino)|City of Dreams]] (Macau, China)
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2017
| ''Heart & Soul: Music of Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick & Diana Ross''
| {{N/A}}
| [[Catalina Bar & Grill]] (Hollywood); Martinis Above Fourth (San Diego)
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2017-2018
| ''[[Motown: The Musical]]''
| [[Diana Ross]]
| North American tour 
|}

==={{anchor|Filmography}} Filmography===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Show
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2002–2003
| ''[[American Idol]]'' (television)
| Herself (contestant) 
| Season 2 (finalist)
|-
| 2005
| ''[[College Hill (TV series)|College Hill]]'' (television)
| Herself
|Performance
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Beauty Shop]]''
| {{N/A}}
| Cameo appearance
|-
| 2008
| ''Friends & Lovers: The Ski Trip 2''
| Unique
| 
|-
| 2012
| ''Afterglow''
| Vocals
| Short film
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Kick-Ass 2 (film)|Kick-Ass 2]]''
|  Coach Podell 
| 
|}

==Discography==

===Cast albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! style="width:10em;"| Title
! style="width:18em;"| Details
|-
! scope="row"| ''Ain't Misbehavin' (The 30th Anniversary Cast Recording)''
| 
* Release date: March 23, 2009
* Label: Rhino Entertainment
* Formats: [[Compact disc|CD]], [[music download|digital download]]
|-
! scope="row"| ''Love in the Nick of Tyme''
| 
* Release date: September 7, 2010
* Label: 260 Degrees Entertainment
* Formats: CD, digital download
|}

===Singles===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Single
! Album
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2013
| "Fever"
|rowspan="3"| Non-album single
|-
| "In the End ( Alright)"
|-
| "Where Do They Go?"
|}

===Other songs===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" style="width:30em;"| title
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col" style="width:15em;"| Other artist(s)
! scope="col"| Album
|-
! scope="row"| "Truth Hall"
| 2009
| {{n/a|None}}
| ''Truth Hall''
|-
! scope="row"| "Brazil You're Ready (Synethetic)" 
| 2014
| Guy Scheiman
| ''Brazil You're Ready (Synethetic) [feat. Trenyce] [Part 1]''
|-
! scope="row"| "This Time" 
| 2016
| Guy Scheiman
| "This Time (feat. Trenyce) - Single"
|}

== References ==

===Notes===
{{Reflist|30em}}

===Sources===
* {{cite book |last1 = Myers|first1=Jared|last2=Smith|first2=Jared|last3=Josephson|first3=Erik|last4=Meyers|first4=Chris|title=Your All-Access Pass to American Idol|year=2011|publisher=Bonneville Books|location=Springville|isbn=978-1-59955-526-3|ref = MyersSmithJosephsonMeyers2011}}
* {{cite book |last1 = Powers|first1=John|title=Sore Winners: American Idols, Patriotic Shoppers, and Other Strange Species in George Bush's America|year=2005|publisher=Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group|location=New York|isbn=1-4000-7655-2|ref = powers2005| author-link=John Powers (film critic)}}
* {{cite book |last1 = Jagodzinski|first1=Jan|title=Music in Youth Culture: A Lacanian Approach|year=2005|publisher=Springer|location=New York|isbn=978-1-4039-6531-8|ref =Jagodzinski2005}}
* {{cite book |last1 = Smith|first1=Jon|title=Finding Purple America: The South and the Future of American Cultural Studies|year=2013|publisher=University of Georgia Press|location=Athens|isbn=978-0-8203-3321-2|ref = smith2013}}

==External links==
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*{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=mn0000746973}}
*{{IMDb name|id=1336012|name=Trenyce}}
*[https://twitter.com/trenyce Official Twitter account]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/glamLLC/featured Official YouTube channel]

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