Eli (musician)
Musical artist
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Eli Miller (born October 12, 2000), commonly known under the stage name Eli, is an American singer-songwriter. Born in New Jersey and raised in Norfolk, Massachusetts, she started posting short-form content on video platform Vine, before studying and later dropping out of a BFA in music, to sign to Zelig Music in partnership with RCA Records and releasing her debut album, Stage Girl.
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| Background information | |
| Born | October 12, 2000[1] |
| Origin | Norfolk, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2023–present |
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| Website | www |
Some of Eli's main influences include various 2000s zeitgeists such as Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, and Britney Spears. Her music is a reflection of her youth, mostly discussing her experiences being a closeted transgender woman. Her style encompasses genres such as pop and R&B.
Early life
Eli was born in New Jersey, before moving to Norfolk, Massachusetts.[2] She attended public school, stating she did not make many friends, creating music as an escape.[3] She was raised catholic by her family before coming out as transgender. As a child, she started posting short-form content on Vine, her videos going viral and receiving widespread popularity.[2]
Growing up, Eli listened to artists such as Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, and Katy Perry. She states in an interview for Huffington Post, "My parents would play that album (Merry Christmas) during the holiday season, and it was one of the first times that, in an insanely impactful way, I was hearing something and I was like, 'What the fuck is entering my ears right now?'"[4]
Career
2023: Career beginnings
After living in New York City for school, Eli moved to Los Angeles to pursue a music career. She would later move back to New York City for a relationship, which would later inspire her debut single, "Marianne".[3] She described moving to LA as "instrumental" towards her songwriting, stating that she would meet nepo babies at certain clubs and end up home angry enough to write a song about her experience. She states in an interview with I-D, "Everybody has their own journey, but there’s a lot of people who are kicking their feet up, yet they’re killing it."[3]
2024–present: Stage Girl, Glitter, and touring
In 2024, Eli made a post on Instagram of the Stage Girl logo, which was made for both the album and the fictional American Idol-inspired reality TV show paired with it.[5] She would later release singles "Marianne", "Girl of Your Dreams", "Like a Girl", and "All at Once, before releasing her debut album, Stage Girl on October 31, 2025.[2] The album was met to positive reviews amongst consumers with fan-review site Albumoftheyear.org giving the album a score of 77/100,[6] and Vogue magazine listed it as one the best albums of 2025.[7]
After the release of Stage Girl, Eli released the song "Glitter",[8] which she would later perform at The GLAAD Media Awards.[9] She then performed three sold out nights for her one-woman show at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater.[10] The performances were attended by fellow Gen Z pop stars Zara Larsson, Olivia Rodrigo, Jae Stephens, and Madison Beer. She then announced her North American tour, titled "Eli is the Next Stage Girl".[11] An online contest was held for each show's opener.
Eli embarked on her first tour, titled Eli is the Next Stage Girl Tour. It commenced on March 8, 2026 and concluded on March 28, 2026. She performed across the United States and Canada.[12]
On March 27, 2026, Eli released the song "Feel Your Rain".[13]
On April 10, 2026, in an interview with Vogue, Eli confirmed a deluxe album for Stage Girl, coming May 22 of the same year.[14]
Discography
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Outstanding Breakthrough Media Artist[15] | Nominated |
Tours
- Eli is the Next Stage Girl Tour (2026)