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Biography

Liliane Kheirbek (LIL-ee-ahn KHEER-beck)

Born in Grenoble, France, and raised in Damascus, Syria, Liliane is both a pharmacist at Houston Methodist Hospital and a Soprano specializing in Opera and Middle Eastern music. She earned her Pharmacy Degree from Damascus University and trained at the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus, the Lyon Conservatory in France, and the Royal Conservatory in Brussels. Liliane enjoys singing in a variety of musical styles, including Middle Eastern music, Opera, and ancient languages. She moved to Houston, Texas, from Belgium in 2020. Liliane has widely performed with the Syrian National Symphony in the Damascus Opera House under the direction of notable conductors. Liliane has also performed at historic locations in Syria, including the Citadel of Damascus and the ancient City of Palmyra.

In the Houston area, Liliane most recently performed in Michigan with the National Arab Orchestra at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts. In Houston, she presented her concert, “Live in Concert,” at the George Theater and has participated in events such as the St. Jude’s Gala and the Junior League Gala. She has also performed with the National Arab Orchestra at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, the Asia Society Texas Center, and at the Candles of Hope concert during the Lebanese Festival. Additionally, she was featured at the Junior League’s celebration of Arab American philanthropy. Liliane believes music can connect people from different backgrounds. Whether she’s singing in Syria or the US, her goal is to bring joy to her audience through her voice.

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