Elise's passion for the performing arts began during high school at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where she studied classical piano. Elise holds a BA in Music Performance at Florida Gulf Coast University, a MM in International Arts Management from Southern Methodist University and HEC Montréal, and a Certified Digital Marketing Professional certificate from the American Marketing Association and Digital Marketing Institute. Since graduation, Elise has served on the marketing and administration teams of CU Presents, Punta Gorda Symphony, and Artis—Naples.