Sonika Vaid
Pop Singer
Known for her appearance during the 15th and final season of the reality singing competition American Idol. She advanced to the top 8 in March 2016.
Her audition for American Idol aired in January 2016. She covered the song "Look At Me" by former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood.
She was accompanied by her mother to each round of her American Idol performances.
Her mother and father both emigrated to American during their early childhoods. She has a younger brother.
Judge Harry Connick, Jr. described her voice as one that touched him during her audition.