Ellise

Ellise was born Foster City, California.{{Cite web |author=A. O. L. Staff |date=2016-09-15 |title=How Ellise's First EP Came To Life |url=https://www.aol.com/article/entertainment/2016/09/15/how-ellise-s-first-ep-came-to-life/21472311/ |access-date=2023-12-20|website=AOL |language=en-US}} Her mother moved to the United States from Iraq at 15 years old.{{Cite web |last=Kiefer |first=Elizabeth |date=2016-07-29 |title=Ellise Is Like An EDM Version Of Ariana Grande & That's A Good Thing|url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2016/07/118146/ellise-gitas-dominoes-singer-interview|website=Refinery29 |language=en-US}} She grew up living with her parents and younger brother, who is also a producer and a musician.{{Cite web |title=From Classically-Trained Pianist to Rising Pop-R&B Star, lilspirit Finds His Lane in 'american spirit' |url=http://www.onestowatch.com/en/blog/lilspirit-american-spirit-interview |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Ones to Watch |language=en}} After attaining her high school diploma from Monte Vista High School, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a singer, when she was age 17.

In 2016, she was selected for the UPROXX Uncharted series.{{Cite web |last= |date=2018-04-06 |title=Love Made (Her) Do It: Chatting With Singer Ellise On Chasing Music Stardom |url=https://clichemag.com/music/love-made-her-do-it-chatting-with-singer-ellise-on-chasing-music-stardom/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Cliche Magazine |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Galbraith |first=Alex |date=2016-03-24 |title=This Is What A Dream Coming True Looks Like For A 16-Year-Old Singer |url=https://uproxx.com/music/ellise-gitas-uncharted/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}} She worked with producer Chris Seefried in the series to create her debut single, "Break Down". She was also a finalist of the 2016 IHeartRadio Rising Star Competition.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2016-06-08 |title=Ellise Gitas Interview |url=https://www.naludamagazine.com/ellise-gitas/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Naluda Magazine |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Ellise Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ellise-mn0003872215 |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=AllMusic |language=en}} In July, she performed at her first major concert at an unveiling of new rides at Luna Park.{{Cite web |date=2016-07-14 |title=Luna Park Spotlights Local Musical Talent With Summer Series |url=https://bklyner.com/luna-park-spotlights-local-musical-talent-summer-series-sheepshead-bay/ |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=Bklyner |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Coney Island's Luna Park Gets Two New Rides |url=https://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20160527/ENTERTAINMENT/160529867/coney-island-s-luna-park-unveils-two-new-rides-the-endeavor-and-convoy-a-train-ride-for-kids |website=Crain's New York}} She released an EDM single titled "Dominoes" and the music video was directed by Paul Boyd.

In 2018, she left her former record label, Grange records. During this period, she independently released the dark-pop singles "Love Made Me Do It", "Fight!", and "Pinky Promise". Tracks "Nightmares" and "911" enjoyed the most success.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-20 |title=Exclusive Interview: Ellise Discusses Over Her Dead Body EP, Artistic Growth, and More |url=http://pop-culturalist.com/exclusive-interview-ellise-discusses-over-her-dead-body-ep-artistic-growth-and-more/ |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=Pop Culturalist |language=en-US}} This was followed by the release of her debut extended play (EP), Can You Keep A Secret.{{Cite web |last=Mallory |first=Jordan |date=2022-10-29 |title=Ellise Threw The Pity Party Of Our Dreams With 'Black Balloons' |url=https://thehoneypop.com/2022/10/29/ellise-threw-the-pity-party-of-our-dreams-with-black-balloons/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=The Honey POP |language=en-us}} In 2019, she released her second EP Under My Bed. Her brother produced some of the song in the EP.{{Cite web |title=Ellise Talks Moving To LA And Struggles Of "Making It" In The Industry |url=https://wild949.iheart.com/content/2020-11-09-ellise-talks-moving-to-la-and-struggles-of-making-it-in-the-industry/ |access-date=2023-12-24 |website=WiLD 94.9 |language=en}}

In 2021, she got signed to Empire Records,{{Cite web |title=Ellise {{!}} 'Letting The Wolf In' EP and 'Soul Sucker, Pt. 2' |url=https://www.flaunt.com/blog/ellise-letting-the-wolf-in-ep-and-soul-sucker-pt-2 |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=Flaunt}} under which she released her debut album Chaotic.{{Cite web |date=2021-05-25 |title=Alternative Pop Rising Star Ellise Shows The Dark Sides of The Human Experience With Her Debut Record 'Chaotic |url=https://mundanemag.com/alternative-pop-rising-star-ellise-shows-the-dark-sides-of-the-human-experience-with-her-debut-record-chaotic/ |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=Mundane |language=en-US}} She was featured in Iggy Azalea's album The End of an Era, on the track "Day 3 in Miami".{{Cite web |last=Mahadevan |first=Tara |title=Iggy Azalea Releases New Album 'The End Of An Era' f/ BIA, Sophia Scott, And Ellise |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/cmplxtara-mahadevan/iggy-azalea-the-end-of-an-era-album |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}{{Cite magazine |last=Rowley |first=Glenn |date=2023-01-10 |title=Iggy Azalea Promises New Music And 'Scandalous Sh–' Is On the Way |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/iggy-azalea-new-music-summer-2023-1235196361/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} She released her third EP, Letting The Wolf In.{{Cite web |title=Ellise - Letting The Wolf In [Album] |url=https://empi.re/blog.php?p=ellise--letting-the-wolf-in-album |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=EMPIRE OFFICIAL WEBSITE}}{{Cite web |last= |date=2021-10-18 |title=Ellise Unveils New Halloween Album 'Letting The Wolf In' |url=https://outnowmagazine.com/ellise-letting-the-wolf-in/ |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=Out Now Magazine |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Ellise Is 'Letting The Wolf In' |url=https://www.papermag.com/ellise-letting-the-wolf-in |website=Paper}} In November, she collaborated with DeathbyRomy and Mothica on a remix for the song "Soul Sucker", originally from the EP.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-11-29 |title=Dark-Pop Artist Ellise Drops Track "Soul Sucker pt.2" |url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2021/11/29/new-noise-ellise/ |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=Wonderland |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title="Did It Hurt" by Ellise is a Single About Losing Bad Love |url=https://sheeshmedia.com/articles/ellise-did-it-hurt,%20https://www.sheeshmedia.com/articles/ellise-did-it-hurt |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=Sheesh Media |language=en}} She was featured by Savage Ga$p on his debut album title track The Long Halloween.{{Cite web |last= |date=2020-10-22 |title=Savage Ga$p Takes Over October With "The Long Halloween" |url=https://grooverelly.com/2020/10/22/savage-gap-takes-over-october-with-the-long-halloween/ |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=Grooverelly |language=en-US}}

In 2022, she signed to AWAL. Erik Ron produced "Black Balloons" and in 2023, "Half A Heart".{{Cite web |title=Who produced "Half A Heart" by Ellise? |url=https://genius.com/Ellise-half-a-heart-lyrics/q/producer |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Genius}} She also released the single "Did It Hurt" in 2023. The same year, she collaborated with Ashley Sienna on the song "Pretty In The Dark",{{Cite web |title=Ashley Sienna & Ellise, Feel the Spellbinding Power of the official video for "Pretty In The Dark": Step into a World Inspired By the Movie "The Craft" |url=https://www.flaunt.com/post/ashley-sienna-ellise |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=Flaunt}} and then on "Pity Party" with Neoni.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-12 |title=Music Release Radar: Hottest albums and singles dropping September 11–17 |url=https://www.tag24.com/entertainment/music/music-release-radar-hottest-albums-and-singles-dropping-september-11-17-2951221 |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=TAG24 |language=en}}

She names Ariana Grande, Lorde, Lana Del Rey and Melanie Martinez as her inspirations.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2016-09-15 |title=See What Ellise's Go-To Starbucks Drink Is...And More! |url=https://www.aol.com/article/entertainment/2016/09/15/see-what-ellises-go-to-starbucks-drink-is-and-more/21472772/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=AOL |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Kiefer |first=Elizabeth |title=Listen Up: This Teen Is The Next Ariana Grande |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2016/07/118146/ellise-gitas-dominoes-singer-interview |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Refinery29 |language=en}} According to Paper Magazine and Wonderland Magazine she makes "dark pop".

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Category:1996 births

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Category:21st-century women singers

Category:Singers from Los Angeles

Category:American people of Iraqi descent