We recently connected with Eli Liberty and have shared our conversation below.
Eli, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Has your work ever been misunderstood or mischaracterized?
I’ve always been someone who’s misunderstood. I grew up through my teens and even younger being misunderstood by my parents and then younger by peers in grade school. what i’ve learned is really taking the time to grow and understand yourself is so important. Even when others don’t understand you, your confidence in who you are is something you can be proud of and take pride in.
Eli, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
My name is Eli Liberty, I am a Rhythm & Pop artist from Chicago, IL. I started performing very young. I was in Summer Camps for performing artists getting lead roles and started dancing with the Joffrey Ballet an an apprentice through the Gallery37 program and sang in my middle/high school choir until graduation. Something that sets me apart from others is the fact that I train myself very hard. Being able to sing and dance while performing which is rare. and I refuse to use the crutch of using backing tracks in every performance. I pride myself on being able to perform my tracks live for my supporters and that really is because of the various types of training that I received for other disciplines that I learned how to discpiline myself for my music as needed. I make music for anyone who needs confidence, needs a reminder of who they are and how strong they are but also for the people who feel emotions and more that others may tell them arent right which can lead them to feel like they’re not welcome or supported. I want my supporters that they are never alone and I pray that my music gives them a safe place to feel and exist.
Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?
I believe non-creatives do not understand the amount of time and energy that’s needed to truly be successful. There are a lot of sleepless nights, a lot of long hours, meetings and more that if you don’t have the passion for it, you wont understand it and you won’t do it. The time dedication is very heavy and to be among the best, you have to work seven times as hard to be seen, especially as an independent artist with.a growing support base.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
The most rewarding part of being a creative is the fact that I touch people without knowing what they’re going through or even how impactful my words and actions are. its a blessing that I can help people feel amazing, confident and more.
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