Katharine McPhee Overview

Born in Los Angeles, California, Katharine McPhee got her break when her parents and boyfriend convinced her to audition for the hit television show American Idol. Katharine started singing at the age of two and throughout her childhood she received vocal lessons from her mother, Patricia Burch McPhee—who is a vocal coach and accomplished cabaret singer. After graduating high school in 2002, the aspiring actress attended Boston Conservatory for three semesters, majoring in musical theater. Her... See All