Persian-American singer and composer Lily Elaha is an artist of great depth and sensitivity. Her wide vocal range and unique improvisational style have been quoted as “hypnotic, captivating, and haunting”. Her blend of traditional classic Persian and fusion music creates a style all her own.
About Lily,
Who am i?
Lily Elaha was born and raised in Iran. After studying art in highschool she went on to earn an art degree at a university in Tehran
Lily has substantial professional experience in theater, modeling, graphic design, painting, cinema make-up, interior design and sculpting. She played in many theaters in Tehran and some television shows.
She started training in Persian folklore music at age16 and went on to study with some of the best vocal coaches in Iran and the United States, ,including Mozhgan Shajarian.
Lily performed in her first concert when she was 17 years old and had two more concerts in Kish Island at the age of 19 which led to her performing as a backup vocalist for singers such as the late Az Naser Abdollahi. From the ages 18 to 24 she had 80 songs interpreted from her dreams and thoughts and developed a strong talent for improvising.
After moving to Turkey in 2012 Lily performed as a singer in her own pop music band but this provided little satisfaction as she preferred to sing folk fusion music
Upon arriving in Los Angeles, Ca. in 2015, Lily continued singing in different bands as a soloist but wanted something deeper and more artistic..
