Sophia Cruz is a Funk and Neo-Soul singer and musician from Chicago, influenced by artists like Stevie Wonder, Sade, Hiatus Kaiyote, and Amy Winehouse. She grew up in a musical household, which inspired her to become a multi-instrumentalist. Sophia holds a degree in vocal performance and a minor in music business from Columbia College Chicago. As the lead singer of a Funk and Neo-Soul band, she writes, records, and performs original music with soulful vocals and funky grooves. She has performed at various Chicago venues, including Subterranean, Sleeping Village, and Navy Pier.