When 14-year-old East Brunswick High School student Vinya Chhabra walked onto NBC’s The Voice stage and began singing Alanis Morissette’s “Ironic,” she didn’t just perform — she owned the moment. Within seconds, three judges’ chairs spun around, and the audience could feel something special happening. A young girl from East Brunswick had just set the national stage on fire.
Even the judges were stunned. Reba McEntire leaned in, whispering to Michael Bublé that she couldn’t believe such a young voice carried that much power. “I absolutely loved your voice and your attitude,” Reba said. “And I’d love to have you on my team.” Snoop Dogg called her “superstar quality” and said she had the spirit of rock. And Bublé — clearly impressed — admitted he was harmonizing with her mid-song.
After a quick chat with her parents and a kiss from her mom, Vinya made her choice — Team Reba. The country legend ran to the stage with a “Team Reba” sweatshirt in hand, grinning ear to ear. “Vinya really had great range, great tone,” Reba said afterward. “She’s one of those young contestants who really want to grow — and she chose me.”
East Brunswick Erupts with Pride
It didn’t take long for the news to make its way back home. On Facebook, the East Brunswick community erupted with excitement and pride.
C.M. started the thread that everyone began to share:
“Who is this 14-year-old young girl from East Brunswick that had a 3-chair turn on The Voice? Vinya Chhabra, you have an amazing voice and can’t wait to hear more from you.”
Within hours, comments flooded in.
C.K. chimed in:
“She was at EB Day too!”
J.M. added with nostalgia,
“WOW! That’s awesome! Still remember Jax on Idol. She did pretty well! And she writes pretty catchy songs now!”
And C.M. responded right back,
“Yes, I remember Jax also. Catch this young lady on Peacock or The Voice because she’s going to go far. I never vote but I’m going to start.”
From there, the thread turned into a community celebration.
P.D. wrote,
“Amazing voice!”
G.I. followed with,
“She’s a star ❤️ Wish her the best, always.”
N.M. called her,
“Such a talent!”
and S.K. linked to a YouTube video of her performing at East Brunswick’s 9/11 Candlelight Vigil, saying,
“When she finished that day, the only words that came out of my mouth were WOW.”
Even those who didn’t realize they’d seen her before were amazed. E.R. replied,
“Oh, I didn’t realize it was that girl. I was there.”
And T.P., remembering a school performance, added,
“I remember her in last year’s play 13. Amazing voice.”
By the time V.C., Vinya’s parent, stepped into the conversation to thank everyone for the love and support, the post had become a digital standing ovation for East Brunswick’s newest star.
More Than a Voice — A Message
Vinya’s story isn’t just about talent — it’s about purpose. Before her audition, she told producers, “There need to be more women in rock.” That’s exactly the kind of energy East Brunswick is rallying behind — bold, confident, and ready to break boundaries.
Vinya isn’t new to the spotlight, either. She’s been performing since age five, trained in classical music, and has played lead roles in local theater productions like Matilda Jr., Seussical Jr., and Sleepy Hollow. She’s also the lead singer with the School of Rock All Stars and can play guitar, piano, drums, bass, ukulele, and even cello.
In short, she’s the real deal — a multitalented musician who believes in her craft and wants to inspire others.
A Town That Believes
From the Candlelight Vigil stage to the national spotlight, East Brunswick has watched Vinya grow up through music. And now, seeing her light up The Voice stage has given the entire town something to root for.
“She’s my kind of girl,” C.M. wrote. “She wants to be the lead singer in a rock band.”
That hometown pride is electric — and contagious.
As one commenter said perfectly,
“Only 14 and an incredible voice. Best of luck!”
East Brunswick isn’t just cheering from the sidelines — it’s standing behind her.
So whether you’ve seen her at a local show, a school play, or just discovered her on national TV, one thing’s for sure: Vinya Chhabra is the voice of East Brunswick — and she’s only getting started.
Catch her next performance on The Voice every Monday and Tuesday night on NBC, or stream it the next day on Peacock. And if you haven’t already — trust us — you’ll want to hit replay.
