J’Neise Lanette Hodge was born and raised in Richmond, Texas. She attended William B. Travis High School in Fort Bend ISD, and is currently a senior at Texas Southern University where she is pursuing a degree in Music Education.  She is a member of the Texas Southern University Choir and Opera Workshop Ensemble.  J’Neise has been a part of the TSU production of “The Wiz” as Aunt ‘Em and Glinda.  She has also studied piano throughout her years of schooling.  Upon graduating she hopes to be an inspiring teacher that will share the joy and importance of music with students.