ABOUT SONIKA VAID
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.
