Season 4s eleventh place finalist, Mikalah Gordon, was just 17 years old when she was a contestant on American Idol. The now 22 year old has been busy singing, hosting, and acting.

Since making her debut on American Idol, Mikalah has acted on TV shows such as Living with Fran, Identity, and The Unit. She is a natural host and worked as a correspondent on American Idol Extra, The Tyra Banks Show, and hosted David Cooks hometown finale in Missouri. One of her recent hosting gigs brought Mikalah to Denver and Boston for American Idols Season 9 auditions.

Happy Birthday, Mikalah!

Watch her interview Season 9 hopefuls in the mile high city and in Beantown.