Chariya Bissonette started in music at five years old when she sang on a Bob Hope Christmas show. Since then she has studied voice with world-renowned vocal teacher Seth Riggs and acted in television commercials with accounts such as Burger King and Kodak.

She has worked for the Disney Corporation for the last fifteen years as a singer and performer opening for such artists as Gloria Estefan and Bobby Brown. She last toured to London to sing "Colors of the Wind" as Pocahontas for the British Kids Choice Awards.

She has been a worship leader and music director for the last seven years. Currently a worship leader for Calvary Chapel, Chariya now devotes her time to worship ministry, evangelism, and training church worship teams.