[2] To overcome this, at the age of 8, she began classical musical training and performing in local theaters like the Little Palm Family Theatre in Boca Raton.

[6] Erika released a song and video to her single "Dark Side" based on some of the negative aspects of the entertainment industry she witnessed at a young age.

In 2014, Erika was recognized as ‘Boca’s Most Fascinating Singer’ by the Sun Sentinel [7] After college, Kendra moved to New York City, where she collaborated with Belgium songwriter Lynn Verlayne.

[6][10] In 2019, Erika's remake of Laura Branigan's "Self Control" produced by Damon Sharpe and Eric Sanicola reached number one on the Billboard Dance music chart.

[12] Kendra Erika has collaborated with a number of charitable causes, including the Unicorn Children's Foundation,[13] Recovery Unplugged,[14] MusiCares[15] and War Child,[16] dedicating a portion of the proceeds from her song "Song of Hope," co-written and produced by Charlie Midnight and Jan Fairchild, to help empower children impacted by war.