Nisa Addina

Born on the 27th of October 1996, Nisa Addina (a.ka. Lyrit) is a contemporary violinist hailing from Malaysia. Having been born and raised in the city of Kuching from the state of Sarawak, Nisa represents East Malaysia and its culture through her music, having played various differing styles to a broad audience in various parts of Malaysia and the world. From wowing a small crowd at private functions to impressing audiences in sizable auditoriums, Nisa brings about a flavor or musical taste that is both intriguing and unique. Nisa Addina emerged as the Junior Grand Champion in the instrumentalist category at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, California in 2011. She has also played with the Permata Seni Music (PSM) ensemble of Istana Budaya from 2010-2011 under the tutelage of principal conductor Mr. Mustafa Fuzer Nawi. While studying in Berklee, the young violinist has performed and recorded for many compositions and arrangements and has gained experience from recording techniques to jazz vocabulary.