The 17-year-old Nepali-American aspiring singer turned all four judges’ seats on the voice season 22 audition. Parijita Bastola auditioned for The Voice, singing Labriniths 2016 hit song “Jealous,” and made the three other coaches jealous when she chose her final pick for the coach.
Parijita Bastola is the first Nepali American to audition for the Voice and even got selected. On top of that, the young aspiring singer also defeated two other competitors in the battleground.
So, who is young aspiring singer Parijita Bastola? Her Voice and her talent may help her to reach the final Voice. So, let us find something more about the young aspiring singer.
Parijita Bastola Early Life And Family
Parijita Bastola is a 17-year-old Nepali-origin American singer who auditioned for the Voice season 22. She was born in 2005 in Severna Park, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C. Parijita also has an older sister, and her sister’s name is Priyanka Bastola.
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Parijita’s parents moved to the US due to political issues and instability in Nepal. Both her mother and father are from nonmusical backgrounds, yet they fully support parijita.
Parijita’s parents own a small restaurant in Maryland.
Parijita’s elder sister introduced her to r&b and soul music which grew into her, and she tried singing.
Bastola has caring parents who support her music career and inspire her. She even revealed in the voice audition that they own a restaurant and when the show air on television, they shut down the restaurant so that they could watch together.
The aspiring singer has yet to share much about her parent’s information, and there is also not much about her parent’s details. All I can say is her mother’s name is Bira Tiwari, and her father’s name is unknown now.
Spoke sources even say that her father came to America first, but when he tried to bring the rest of his to the US, immigration made it impossible for their older daughter to join them. So instead, Parijita and her older sister would communicate through handwritten letters with each other.
Parijita Bastola Education
Currently, Parijita is in her senior year of high school. She attends Severna Park High School. He desires to complete high school and wants to study music in the future.
Parijita Bastola’s Journey Before The Voice
Before auditioning for the Voice, Parijita had her band called Bastola with her friends. She was the main vocalist for her band, named after her “Bastola.” her other bandmates are Jack Slote, Jesse Kegley, Bennet Terhunt, and Dylan Hood. Parijat and her bandmates were selected to perform at the 2022 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
With the band, parijita has covered Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse, Rihanna, and more artists’ songs.
Bastola also performed at school in musicals and choir, and blues band. For the past five years, Parijitsa has been gigging at restaurants and bars.
Parijita Bastola The Voice Audition And Journey
In September, 17-year-old Bastola auditioned for The Voice season 22. With her magically powerful Voice, she sang Jealous by Labrinth and turned all four chairs.
One of the judges Camilla Cabello, says,” I had goosebumps on my whole body. That breath control and extending those notes.”
Gwen Steffani also praises Bastola’s Voice for being so natural and unique. However, out of all the judges, John Legend was the first to turn his chariot towards parijita.
Parijita even said that her parents are big fans of the show and close their restaurant on Monday, so they all could sit together and watch it together.
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When the judges asked what kind of music she wanted to make, she replied, “I do listen to Nepalese music, but my favorite genre is R&B and soul.
Before picking up her coach, she brings out Rudraksha beads as a present from Nepal to all four judges. Then, with the help of her family member, she chose John Legend as her coach.
While in the next step for the battle round Parajita was against The Marilynds and sang Bee Gee’s “How deep is your love.” Both were selected for the next round.
As of now, Parijita is in the top 16 in The Voice.
Parijita Bastola Net Worth
Right now, no net with of the aspiring singer has been disclosed. However, I will update you in the future if there is any news on her net worth.
Parijita Bastola Relatioship
As of now, there is not much about her being in any relationship with anyone. So we can assume and say that she is single for now.
Parijita Bastola Ethnicity
Partita Bastola is of Nepali origin and was born and raised in the US. She attends Severn High School. She said in the audition, “I definitely would like to incorporate, like, my Nepali heritage into my singing and music.”
Parijita is a Hinduism follower.
Social Media Presence
Instagram: @parijitab
Facebook: Parijita Bastola
Youtube: PARIJITA
TikTok: parijitab