Biography:

Nickelodeon's Parents' Picks #1 Party Entertainer in Washington, DC, The Singing Lizard (aka Liz DeRoche) is moving kids to the beat of an entirely new genre: Electro-Kindie Music! Melding eclectic electronica and soulful pop, Electro-Kindie is music the whole family can enjoy. What began as a single song written for her brother's firstborn unexpectedly set The Singing Lizard on a track to becoming one of DC's favorite children's musicians. Since then, The Singing Lizard has delivered more than 300 high-energy performances for crowds ranging from private parties of a few dozen to an audience of 400 excited families. She has performed at the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the US Senate Children's Holiday Party, the US Capitol, and various markets, festivals, and fundraisers throughout the DMV. The Singing Lizard also creates custom songs and one-of-a-kind compositions for her growing fan base.


The Singing Lizard, aka Liz DeRoche, started improvising on the piano and drums when she was four years old in in the green valleys of Western Oregon, drawing her inspiration from nature and the simple joys of small-town living. Liz’s intrinsic inquisitiveness led to seeking musical adventures abroad, back-packing throughout Europe. When Liz returned home the adventures continued and she hit the road to explore North America, traveling across the United States and beyond to Canada and Mexico.


Liz relishes pushing boundaries. She is one of the first artists to combine original and traditional children's music with electronic, pop, and dance genres. She has a talent for blending graceful melodies with funky beats that make you want to get up and dance. Liz is a stand out on stage! Connecting with kids and parents alike, her personality exudes energy, love, and inclusion. Just watch all the kids line up for a hug from The Singing Lizard and you will truly understand the connection she creates with her audience. Adults make up some of Liz's most loyal fans, thrilled that she has inspired their children by gently encouraging the shy and channeling the exuberant to imagine, dance, and learn. 


AlphaBeat, The Singing Lizard's debut album, features Liz's dancey take on classic children's songs, along with fresh originals. Make Believe, The Singing Lizard’s highly anticipated follow-up record, showcases original pop-tastic songs that inspire people of all ages to imagine and sing and dance with joy. You can find The Singing Lizard's music at all your favorite online stores including iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Rdio, Rhapsody, Bandcamp, and GooglePlay. So put on your dancing shoes and turn up the volume. Kids' music just got a whole lot cooler!