Elisa Toffoli (born December 19, 1977 in Monfalcone) is an Italian singer-songwriter, performing under the mononym Elisa. She is one of few Italian musicians to write and record mainly in English. She draws inspiration from many genres such as pop, alternative rock,[1] electronica[2] and trip hop. In Europe she is perhaps most recognised for the single Come Speak to Me, while American audiences may recognise the song Dancing as featured in both the 2006 and 2007 seasons of So You Think You Can Dance.
[edit] Early lifeElisa Toffoli was born on December 19, 1977 in Trieste in north-eastern Italy. Her early influences include Björk, PJ Harvey, Tori Amos, Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald,[3] while she has credited Rudyard Kipling and Jim Morrison of The Doors as lyrical inspirators.[4] She began writing songs at the age of 11 and later played in several local bands. At 15 she appeared in a televised karaoke program, Karaoke hosted by Rosario Fiorello.
