Lisa Bassenge discovered her passion for singing at the age of 16. Music in general became a dependable support for her life. After finishing school she studied singing at the famous Hanns Eisler music conservatory in Berlin.

Lisa is involved in several musical projects like Lisa Bassenge - her solo outfit - Lisa Bassenge Trio, Micatone and the electronic chanson project Nylon.

She has toured through Europe and Asia with different bands and has appeared on several TV shows as a guest incl. Harald Schmidt Show and ZDF Morgenmagazin.

Besides her own bands she has performed with the WDR and NDR big bands, with The Capital Dance Orchestra as well as with Nicola Conte, Peewee Ellis, Fred Wesley, Calexico, Demba Nabé (aka Boundzound) and Stuart Staples (Tindersticks).