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Marna Rough


A woman in a light blue blouse, jeans and a black and white sequenced jacket is sitting in a power chair.

Marna Michele is a singer/songwriter, born with Arthrogryposis. A rare disability, affecting the muscles and joints. She has always been a singer, and has had a passion for music. Marna has been featured on American Idol in 2020. She has performed for the cast of Full House. Sung the National Anthem for many events, one of them being at the Angels Baseball field. Most recently she won a Danny Award, an annual global award show that recognizes the musical talents of people with disabilities. Her original and independently released music can be heard using any streaming service. Besides being an accomplished vocalist, Marna Michele also is the founder of CrippledisBeautiful, a movement to remove the negative connotation of the word “cripple” you may have heard her podcast under the same name, where she features many other fellow friends with disabilities. She uses her platform to uplift, bring joy, and connect with her community.