Lisa Liu is a Chinese-American artist with a versatile skill set that spans music, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Raised in a musical household by her Juilliard-trained operatic soprano mother, Li-Ping Hsieh, Lisa's early training led her to perform violin and piano recitals at Juilliard Pre-College during her senior year of high school, showcasing her commitment to music. Her academic journey at The Juilliard School was notable, earning her a Pre-College Diploma, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees in violin performance, under the mentorship of renowned pedagogue Dorothy DeLay.

Lisa's musical interests span multiple genres, including a unique improvisation on an album created by Pope John Paul II that featured artists like Britney Spears, Aerosmith, and Justin Timberlake. Her recording debut, "Honest Music," composed by Nico Muhly, took place in Bjork’s house. These experiences broadened her repertoire, engaging her with hip-hop and rock bands, DJ collaborations, Middle-Eastern ensembles, emerging composers, and making her a popular entertainer in New York's vibrant club scene. Lisa plays electric, 5-string, and baritone violins, showcasing her versatility. 

After moving to Los Angeles to be closer to her family, Lisa quickly became a prominent fixture in the Hollywood studio recording scene, serving as concertmaster for shows like The Voice, X-Factor, and American Idol. Her talents are featured in hundreds of film and TV soundtracks, such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, A Star is Born, and Family Guy.

As an orchestral contractor, Lisa has assembled musicians for acts including Duran Duran, Gorillaz, and Zelda Symphony, leading to sold-out performances at Coachella, The Hollywood Bowl and Disney Hall. In 2021, she co-produced a benefit honoring cellist Lynn Harrell, featuring legendary composer John Williams and violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. 

For Joy Music House (https://www.joymusichouse.com/), Lisa has served as orchestral contractor for the following projects:

2018 At the Heart of Gold (HBO)

2020 All the Bright Places (Netflix)

2020 Homecoming S2 (Amazon - Universal)

2021 Untold (Netflix)

2021 Turning Point - 9/11 (Netflix)

2022 Edge of the Earth, 4 eps (HBO)

2022 Look Both Ways (Netflix)

2023 The Exorcist: Believer (Peacock)

2024 Death and Other Details series (Disney/Hulu)

2024 Turtles All The Way Down (HBO)

2024 Presumed Innocent series (Apple + / WB)

2024 The White House Effect (Netflix) 

2024 Speak No Evil (Peacock)

2024 Kings of Tupelo (Netflix)

2024 NFL Christmas Special (Netflix)

Other recent TV/film highlights as an orchestral contractor include: America’s Got Talent, Lovecraft Country, Reacher, The Tonight Show, The L Word: Generation Q, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, The Problem with People, Cash for Gold, Shari and Lamb Chop, Susan Feniger. Forked, Scout’s Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America, Sometimes I Think About Dying, Purple Hearts, They/Them, The Human Trial, Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down.

L.A. Orchband: Redefining Orchestral Excellence
As the orchestra contractor for L.A. Orchband, Lisa collaborates with film producers, composers, and creatives to deliver exceptional recordings for film, video games, television, streaming platforms, and record albums. Based in the heart of Hollywood, this inclusive orchestra brings together the finest, diverse young musicians to perform on major soundstages (Fox, Sony, Warner Brothers) and in iconic venues like the Hollywood Bowl and Disney Hall.

Sister Cities Orchestras: A Global Collaboration
L.A. Orchband is proud to be part of the groundbreaking Sister Cities Orchestras initiative, uniting world-class musicians from New York, Las Vegas, and Shanghai. Together, they are shaping the future of orchestral music for global projects, including:

• Michael Jackson: Evolution

• Masha and the Bear

• A Night at the Symphony with Jermaine Dupri and L.A. Orchband

• Come Alive! David Guetta with L.A. Orchband at Lincoln Center

This innovative collaboration brings fresh energy to feature films, live tours, and multimedia projects, blending tradition with modern creativity to captivate audiences worldwide.

Lisa and her spouse, artist Mitch Henson, and their dogs PD and Wolfie, split their time between Los Angeles, New York and Las Vegas, where they live next door to her parents.