Liza Kenia

Biography

Liza Kenia (born January 6, 1998 in Moscow, Russia) is a Georgian singer, dancer, songwriter, and performer who grew up in Tbilisi .
• Daughter of renowned Georgian singer Maia Jabua, Liza began performing publicly at an early age, even duetting with her mother .

Early Career Highlights
• She debuted with Group Princesses, representing Georgia at the 2009 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Blue Bird,”

• Built her experience through music school (7 years) and classical vocal training (5 years) with respected coaches like Dodo Diasamidze .
• Advanced her skills in theater, ballet, hip‑hop, and vocal coaching via masterclasses, leading to strong stage presence in both music and drama .

Rise to National Fame
• Finalist at The Voice Kids Georgia (~age 15), performing covers like All by myself and Take a Bow; also placed near top in competitions like Nutsa’s School .
• Winner of “Best Duet of the Year” at Georgia’s Golden Wave Awards;

performed in major concerts at Tbilisi Philharmonic Hall .

• Acted in musical theater pieces such as Shekra, Gakra, Bluebird, and holiday shows, often selling out performances and revitalizing interest in Georgian theatre among youth .

Music & Online Presence
• Released solo singles, including “Me No Luv Man” featuring Latin and Caribbean rhythms,
and covers of international pop songs

In 2024, Liza independently released a 15-track original album, including “Sacrifice,” which was placed on the official consideration list for the GRAMMY Awards. The track was recorded in a small home studio in her apartment, with help from friends in Tbilisi, and accompanied by a spontaneous, self-shot music video filmed on a phone an achievement she describes as a powerful motivation for an independent Georgian artist breaking through from afar. That same year, she collaborated on two hip-hop tracks with other international artists.

Alongside her vocal career, Liza also produces electronic music, particularly House and Tech House. In 2025, she performed four live DJ–vocal sets in Georgia, one in New York, and one in Philadelphia, where she both sang and played live. Her social media presence spans Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, where she shares music, performances, and behind-the-scenes content with a growing international audience.