Elaheh is a compassionate, creative vocalist, healer, and writer currently based in the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania.

Born and raised in Iran, she understands and relates to different cultures and perspectives. She first channeled her creative expression through writing as she coped with the difficult transitions of being an immigrant in the U.S. at age 11. Writing became a powerful tool for her to work through depression, anxiety, and deep nostalgia.

Influenced by her mother’s love of singing and her own curiosity, Elaheh began studying Western vocal techniques under the tutelage of Marissa Katz. Elaheh primarily sings in her native Persian; she’s also sung in Spanish, French, and Arabic. In NYC, she joined a choir, and also performed across the boroughs with musicians Pierre Nauleau and Jonathan Maruri at venues including Pete’s Candy Store, LPR, Silvana, Cafe Nadery, and more. She continued to write and also participated in poetry readings and open mics. The first time she read her work in public, her knees shook uncontrollably but her voice remained steady.

In 2021, inspired by Stephanie Rooker’s virtual voice circles and vocal teachings, Elaheh purchased a Shruti Box to accompany her voice. With persistence, patience and a deep curiosity, Elaheh has found a deep connection to this instrument since then. In particular, Elaheh has learned how to work with chanting along with this instrument to heal from immense grief after losing loved ones, like her dear Baba (father) whose body left this plane in March 2024.

Elaheh improvises chants, often weaving in her favorite Persian lyrics from traditional and folk Persian songs. She performed her first solo set at Soft Machine Gallery in Allentown, PA in April 2024 where she sang a combination of A cappella Persian songs, and chants accompanied by the Shruti Box. Her voice and style continue to grow and change shape, as she embodies a daily practice and also learns from teachers like Silvia Nakkach, allowing Elaheh to experience more joy while simultaneously healing from deep personal and collective grief.

Elaheh is overjoyed and humbled to offer what she’s learned from working with her sound, voice, and writing to allow healing. She believes that everyone has a voice/sound if they allow themselves the freedom to release it. She hopes to pass on what she has learned so that people can find an alternative healing method, one easily accessible to them through their own sounds and voices.