CalidaSari

Perth, Western Australia

Calida grew up in Boorloo, singing along to her parent’s folk, country and pop records. She began playing guitar at 12 years old and started writing and composing songs at 13. She started performing her music live at 16. She has won numerous song competitions and been included on multiple compilation albums. Calida was forced to take a long break from composing and performing due to struggles with autistic/ADHD burnout and numerous other chronic health challenges. Eventually being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, autism and ADHD in 2023, and finally being given some of the correct supports, gave Calida the capacity to begin creating music again. Though her chronic pain conditions and autism prove performing live very difficult, Calida focuses on her songwriting and recording as a form of activism.