Draft:Kitty Noir

Kitty Noir
Ji Lan Ji was born in Guangzhou, China. Ji was found on the street in Guangzhou, China, placed in an orphanage as an infant, later brought to the United States through adoption, birth parents unknown. She suffers from chronic illnesses such as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, spending most of her later teenage years in hospitals and doctors offices. She spent most of her childhood in Cleveland, Ohio, then moved back to Huntington Beach, California in 2021.

Early Life
Ji Lan Ji began singing at an early age, taking vocal lessons and playing flute in the school band. During her teenage years, she began creating You-Tube videos, amassing over five million views on her video “Skaters v.s. Haters.” Years later she recorded her first viral single “Never Go Back” during the COVID-19 Pandemic, gaining worldwide exposure from the Healthcare Community. Growing a local fanbase by performing at various Hollywood nightclubs and open-mics, Kitty Noir has developed a love for performing and engaging with her audience. Her first official independent EP, “Fly” was created in October of 2022 and set to release on January 1st of 2023. After several unfortunate events in her early career, Kitty Noir is currently fully independent and taking the reins on her music career. Her album "Child of Heaven" was written and released in 2023, soon followed by a follow-up album "Metaphorical Arsonist."

Birth Name: Ji Lan Ji

Also Known As: Kitty Noir, Baby Kitty

Born: Official birth date unknown, Guangzhou, China

Education: High School Diploma, Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (currently enrolled)

Origin: Newport Beach, California, U.S.

Genres: Pop, R&B, EDM, House

Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Director, Vocal Producer, Artist & Repertoire (A&R), Recording and Mixing Engineer

Instruments: Logic Pro, Vocals, Pro Tools, FL Studio

Works
"Metaphorical Arsonist" - 2023 "Child of Heaven" - 2023 "Fly" - 2022

Live Performances
Kitty Noir performed live at The Viper Room, Los Globos, and several other venues across Southern California.