A jazz graduate of Istanbul Bilgi University, Elif has spent years performing at various festivals, clubs, and events. In addition to her stage work, she has taught—and continues to teach—vocal and piano lessons, including through music clubs and academic music departments at institutions such as Sabancı University. To date, she has released two Turkish pop albums and two singles. Now based in Bodrum, where she has lived for the past decade, she continues to perform concerts and provide music instruction. With her funky takes on jazz standards, she invites her audience to enjoy an energetic evening.