Kelli Sae

KELLI SAE

New York born and raised Award Winning Performer, Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Comedian and Playwright. Born of Puerto Rican and African descent, her music is a masala of sounds, cultures and influences that drive her instincts.

Tina Turner, Paul Simon, Chaka Kahn, Eddie Palmieri, La India, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Lionel Richie, Angelique Kidjo, Sheila E, Eric Gadd, Ashford & Simpson, Philippe Saisse, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Meshell N’Degeocello, Incognito, Count Basic and more.

Kelli Sae has released three solo albums independently on her own Kwurk Arts Group Entertainment label. In between those albums, Kelli has recorded and been featured on countless records. She has toured the world as lead vocalist for Global Jazz Funk Collectives Count Basic and Incognito. Kelli and Peter Legat (the Founder and Band Leader of Count Basic) were the recipients of the prestigious Amadeus Award, and have been inducted into the esteemed Wall Of Fame in Vienna.

Kelli is also a Principal Vocalist Monday night’s on ABC’s hit Reality Television Show Dancing With The Stars where she is one of the Principal Vocalists. Other Television shows she’s worked on are Rising Star as a vocal coach and The Singing Bee.

In Kelli’s spare time she is a Vocal Coach, Mentor and Public Speaker. She enjoys connecting with people and the next generation of artists coming up in the industry. Kelli says “it’s an honor to pass along my knowledge and experience.”

“The depth and realness of her performance and songwriting is undeniable and downright intoxicating. You’re pulled into Sae’s world within seconds…”- Billboard Magazine

“Sae sings like she’s saving your soul, raising the roof, as well as the hair on your arms with her glorious noise.” - CMJ Music Report