17 Facts About Elise Solberg

Elise Solberg is best known for playing keyboards with Chloe x Halle, Chloe Bailey and Beyonce's 2022 Oscar performance.

Elise Solberg was born in Tokyo, Japan, the daughter of Yoshiko nee Arino and Tait Solberg, both musicians.

Elise Solberg's father was Chief Master Sergeant of the US Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia, Yokota Air Base, stationed in Japan.

Elise Solberg played saxophone and was a multi-instrumentalist performing all over the world.

Elise Solberg accompanied her father to local performances in Japan, which inspired her to pursue a career as pianist.

Elise Solberg studied classical music with Dr Fifi Hut, Dr Richard Holbrook, and Larry Graham, all of whom who encouraged her to enter competitions and music festivals.

Elise Solberg won competitions sponsored by Yamaha, Kawai and Steinway.

Elise Solberg attended the International Institute of Musicians for three years.

Elise Solberg won first prize in the Schmitt Music Competition in 2014.

Elise Solberg attended and graduated from the University of Southern California in 2018.

Elise Solberg studied piano and composition with Russell Ferrante, Stewart Gordon and Patrice Rushen.

In 2022 Elise Solberg played piano with Beyonce for her "Be Alive" performance at the 94th Academy Awards.

In 2018, Elise Solberg first performed with Chloe x Halle at the MTV Movie and TV Awards.

Elise Solberg has performed with Chloe x Halle since then.

On November 7,2020, Elise Solberg was the pianist in a performance for the Veterans History Project's 20th Anniversary Event celebration at the Library of Congress.

Elise Solberg founded Turn Up Her Mic as a response to the need for a platform for women in underrepresented roles in the music industry such as musicians, producers, songwriters, music directors, among others.

Elise Solberg is a member of Alicia Keys' She Is The Music.