IdolPhenomena

Sylvia Chibiliti-Interview

September 27, 2008

Season 2 Contestant

Top 32 Song Choice: Whitney Huston “Didn’t We Almost Have It All”

IP: How has the overall American Idol audition process affected your life today?

SC: Wow...that's a hard question for me to answer because I felt that I never got a chance to really be myself on the show. I let my nerves take over sooooo bad, it was ridiculous!!! All I remember was stutt---ttttering and shaking the whole time!!haha...It’s funny now, but I think a lot of people remember me more for that than my voice.Now, most poeple cant even believe that I am the same person I was back then. Thanks to the show, I learned to put my nerves to the side and just be myself.Thank goodness...haha

IP: What is your most notable memory of the audition process?

SC: Oh my Gosh, when I walked into that room and saw Paula, Randy and Simon for the first time, that was Nuttssssssss.... I couldn't believe it. I was just watching them on t.v a few months ago and BAm....there I was standing in front of them. I never in a million years thought I would even make it that far.

IP: Are there any idol hopefuls that you still keep in contact with today?

SC: I talk to Ashley Hartman once in a while via MySpace. She was always a sweetheart and a good person. We still support each other’s work.

IP: What advice would you give to someone with the dream of being on American Idol?

SC: Just go for it and give it your all! Don't let your nerves get in your way and ALWAYS be yourself!!! As far as song choice....Hmmmm...Don't, whatever you do...DO NOT sing a Whitney Houston song!!!!hahaha....Trust me, you will always be compared to her and no matter how great you sound covering her material, people are just waiting to take you under!!! Trust me!!hahaha...

IP: What is the current project you are working on? Music? Acting? Career?

SC: I just moved to L.A and I'm working on my first album. Its Alternative/ Rock. My music talks about ups and downs of my life. A lot of the things I've been through, people didn't know about when I was on idol. At that time I was still trying to find out who I was as an artist and as a person. I had just moved here from Botswana, Africa under crazy circumstances, so I didn't really know who I was or were I fit in. Now, I write a lot of my own songs and I've realized it means more when I'm being true to myself as an artist and my fans seem to like it....YEAHhhhh..

IP: Who was your favorite contestant throughout the audition process?

SC: Awe, everyone was so sweet. Vocally, I would say Clay Aiken...He really is such a nice guy and ridiculously talented. Kimberly Locke was nice to me too.My overall favs I would say was Ashley Hartman and Hadas!Those were my girlssssssss...I spent a lot of time with them during the show.

IP: What should your fans be watching out for in the near future?

SC: I have new material coming out soon. Please subscribe to my blog on myspace so you can stay informed on when my music is coming out. Also if you live in the Los Angeles area, I have a few performances coming up as well.....So stay tuned!

IP: Which idol contestant are you listening to in your CD/mp3 player?

SC: www.myspace.com/sylvierocks

Oh, I still listen to Kelly Clarkson’s Breakaway album all the time. It’s awesome!!!

IP: Any other insights and comments

SC: I just want to say thank you so much to everyone that has supported me in my musical journey. To find out more about me please check me out on my MySpace and feel free to leave me comments. I love the fans!!!! You guys are just awesome!!!Sorry it’s been soooooooooo long since idol has heard from me, but now everyone knows where to find me. www.myspace.com/sylvierocks
Luvvvvvvvvvvvvv you guyzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

xoxo
sylvie