Basic Information:
Name: Lisa Mishra
Date of Birth: ,
Nationality: American
Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Actress
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Biography:
Lisa Mishra is an American singer, songwriter, and actress of Indian origin. Born in Berhampur, Odisha, India, and raised in Chicago, she has successfully carved a niche for herself in both the Indian and international music scenes. She pursued higher education at Illinois Wesleyan University, graduating with a double major in economics and religion, demonstrating a diverse background before pursuing a full time music career. Lisa also has a research background, having worked with both the Andrew Mellon Foundation and the Pluralism Project at Harvard University. Her musical journey began with the launch of her YouTube channel at the age of 13, and her first studio experience was lending vocals on Chance the Rapper's Grammy-winning mixtape "Coloring Book." She also contributed as a songwriter and vocalist on other tracks by Chance the Rapper and DJ Khaled.
Lisa's online presence grew significantly in 2018 after she posted an acoustic mashup of the Hindi song "Tareefan" with "Let Me Love You." This online sensation led to her debut in Bollywood with the reprise version of "Tareefan" for the film Veere Di Wedding. This was a turning point in her career that paved the way for her to become a well-known figure in the Indian music scene. Subsequently, she collaborated with various prominent artists and composers, while also exploring her own sound. She has collaborated with artists in both non-film music and Bollywood tracks. In 2024, she ventured into acting with her debut in the series Call Me Bae, produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. This illustrates Lisa's diverse talents as a singer, songwriter, and actress, and has given her an important presence in the industry.
Career Timeline:
2007: Started her own YouTube channel at the age of 13.
Early 2010s: Contributed vocals to "All We Got" on Chance the Rapper's "Coloring Book" mixtape.
2017: Collaborated with Jamila Woods on the theme song for the web series Brown Girls.
