Biography
Liz Madden was born in Ireland is a classically trained vocalist who comes from a family lineage steeped in Irish traditional music. With her incredible stage presence and pristine, emotional voice, it's no surprise that her voice and songwriting skills have been described as "second to none". Liz has toured globally, headlining events such as the Festival Interceltique de Lorient (France), Nobel Women's Initiative, World Music Festival (Israel), 7th Folk & Art Festival (China), Albuquerque Folk Festival (USA) and the Rio Grande Celtic Festival(USA). Liz was formerly the front-woman for international duo RUA and is a member of the world music group, Shishonnah with Jenne Lennon and Roland Labana. Liz has contributed to over 12 albums and her most recent album "Legacy" was written and produced with Fionan de Barra (RUNA, Clannad, Keith & Kristyn Getty) and features Emmy winner Joanie Madden (Cherish the Ladies) and guest artist Eamonn de Barra (Slide) and is available worldwide through Valley Entertainment.
As a songwriter, Liz has had tracks featured in Film and hit TV shows worldwide including, My Girlfriend is a nine tailed Fox (KBS Korea), Non-stop (MBC Korea), Plus or Minus 2 Degrees (documentary), award winning sitcom Hello Franceska (KBS Korea) and her work has been used by global giants FUJI and Oksusu Tea for their TV commercials across Asia. Liz recently recorded with Billy Sherwood of YES, and other collaborations to date include, Richard Cottle (Tina Turner, Eric Clapton), JMZ (Bjork), Paul Barrett (U2, Sinead O'Connor) and world renowned jazz guitarist Nigel Clark (Carol Kidd). One of her most successful collaborations has been with Irish songwriter Katie Carpenter, they recently took Best Irish Entry and runner up at the International Song of Peace contest. In 2015 Liz was nominated at the 2015 New Mexico Music Awards for Best Folk Song.
An accomplished actress Liz has played lead roles in many shows/musicals and was formerly a lead performer with the Drawing Room Opera Company. As a voice over artist, Liz has voiced for radio,TV, theater, Video Games and Film. Most recently Liz produced and performed in the new show Meeting At The Crossroads along with producing, directing, writing and narrating the new documentary Wearing The Green.
