Kelli Sae

NYC 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 & influences that drive her instincts. Kelli’s worked with Tina Turner, Paul Simon, Seal, Michael Buble, Bishop Briggs, Adrienne Bailon, Jordan Sparks, 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 & more. She’s been the voice of jingles for Bounty, Dow Products, Levi’s, Chevrolet and others. Kelli released 3 solo albums independently on her Kwurk Arts Group label. She’s recorded and been featured on countless records. She’s toured the world as lead vocalist for Global Jazz Funk Collectives Count Basic & Incognito. Kelli + Peter Legat (Founder/Band Leader of Count Basic) are recipients of the prestigious Amadeus Award, and have been inducted into the esteemed Wall Of Fame in Vienna. Kelli’s also a Principal Vocalist on the hit TV Show Dancing With The Stars. Other TV shows she’s worked on are I Can See Your Voice, Rising Star & The Singing Bee.
“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