Bio
Choosing a pink suit over a prom dress and an open mind over assumptions, Aria will be known for their inclusivity and civility as much as their songwriting and storytelling. Aria is a queer, trans, non-binary singer/songwriter.
The child of Indian parents (half Bengali and half Punjabi), Aria started playing violin at age four and picked up the guitar at 13. Though classically trained at the violin, Aria stretches out on stage and in the studio with improvisational vocals and intelligent, yet relatable lyrics.
In 2018 Aria made it to the top 500 out of 30,000 contestants on American Idol, as well as rounds of auditions on The Voice. They now perform all over the NYC and DMV area.
Their recent music such as singles 'Naked and Afraid', 'Busy', and 'Wishing Well' produced by Daniel Berger and Jason Sill capture hearts and the intimate, all powerful feeling of queer love.
With a degree in Information Science and Social justice from Barnard College of Columbia University and a masters in Quantitative Methods of Social Sciences at Columbia University, Aria also works as a software engineer at Marriott International, living the double life.
While, Aria has journeyed in areas unrelated to music, the vast majority of their passion lies in song-writing and singing. Their songs talk of queer love, navigating gender, mental health, and trying to good in a difficult world. With a powerful voice, they hope to connect with people from all walks of life and love being on stage.