Pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader Srisley hails from Korea and began her illustrious career at the young age of 11, making her debut on KBS (Korea Broadcasting System) with a solo performance of Chopin's Fantasie Impromptu. She holds a master’s degree in jazz music from Kyung Hee University Graduate School in South Korea and received a World Tour full scholarship at Berklee College of Music. Srisley’s decision to leave her well-established career in Korea to undertake a grueling 14-hour journey to study Latin American music reflects her unwavering dedication to her craft.
Srisley’s leadership skills are evident in her experience as Artistic Director in Korea, where she managed approximately 40 musicians and tap dancers, directing all performances and participating as a performer herself. She is also a member of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute and the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice, where she works under the mentorship of Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer Danilo Pérez and renowned drummer Terri Lyne Carrington.
Srisley was selected as a finalist in the esteemed Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition and was honored as a composer at Berklee's annual Career Jam. Additionally, she won first prize in the Charleston International Music Competition in the 20th Century music category. As a finalist in the Detroit Jazz Combo Competition, she performed at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe and the Detroit Jazz Festival- Midtown After Hours Series.
Srisley’s artistic philosophy is centered on the importance of fostering human connections, with a deep reverence for collaborative musical endeavors that remains at the core of her creative expression.