Kelli Sae

About Kelli Sae

NYC-born and raised, Kelli Sae is an award-winning singer, songwriter, composer, performer, comedian, and playwright. Her music is a vibrant masala of sounds, cultures, and influences that fuel her creative instincts. Kelli has worked with artists including Tina Turner, Paul Simon, Seal, Michael Bublé, Bishop Briggs, Adrienne Bailon, Jordin Sparks, Chaka Khan, Eddie Palmieri, La India, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Lionel Richie, Angélique Kidjo, Sheila E., Eric Gadd, Ashford & Simpson, Philippe Saisse, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Meshell Ndegeocello. She has also collaborated with acclaimed dance and soulful house producers Michael Gray, Birdee, Atjazz, Moon Rocket, and DJ Fudge. She has lent her voice to campaigns for Bounty, Dow Products, Levi’s, Chevrolet, and others. Kelli has released three solo albums on her Kwurk Arts Group label and recorded countless projects. She toured internationally as lead vocalist for the acclaimed jazz-funk collectives Count Basic and Incognito. Alongside Count Basic founder Peter Legat, she received the prestigious Amadeus Award and was inducted into Vienna’s Wall of Fame. Kelli is also a principal vocalist on Dancing with the Stars and has appeared on I Can See Your Voice, Rising Star, and 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…” — CMJ Music Report