Lizzie G is a lifelong Morgan Park resident who first picked up a microphone at age 11.
Clissold Elementary and Curie High School alumnus, Elizabeth “Lizzie G” Elie, bringing her positive message to Chicago Public Schools!
A lifelong Morgan Park resident, Lizzie G performs exclusively clean songs — without curse words or profanity. It's an approach that some Chicago-area DJs have told her could be keeping her from a wider audience.
But Lizzie G, 25, isn't about to change. Instead, she's taking her positive message to schools in Chicago and beyond, teaching students about music and culture through the medium she first began toying with at age 11.
Her latest album, "Level Up" debuted in March and includes the song "No Bully Zone." The track encourages students to stand up to school bullying by reporting what they see. And besides performing her songs, she also works with students to create their own music in after-school programs and works as a motivational speaker.
"I want these kids saying, 'Oh yeah, Lizzie G was the artist that motivated me,'" said Lizzie G, a product of Morgan Park's Clissold Elementary School.
She became passionate about hip hop as a student at Curie High School in Archer Heights. Her song "Crank Dat Finess" featured lyrics that included instructions for accompanying dance moves. It remains her most requested song.