Pilley Bianchi

Pilley Bianchi is an ASCAP award winning songwriter and featured artist in the organization’s showcase series at the Sundance Film Festival, where she has shared the stage with Jen Chapin and India.Arie. As a pianist, she had her debut with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra at 16 years old and was First Prize winner of the prestigious Mozart competition. She has appeared as a rock/pop keyboardist in video and television programs on MTV, BET, PBS, HBO & the Lifetime Network and was the featured keyboardist/talent for MTV’s ace award winning show, “Turn It Up,” and “Spotlight Cafe” with Denis Leary, for which she co-wrote both theme songs. Her original band, Ila’s Dress, debut CD Ignorance & Bad Manners, received critical acclaim, charting on CMJ and landed her a recording contract with Allen Kovak’s label, Beyond (BMG), and co-publishing contract with TRIO Publishing (Nashville). Her music is currently featured in several soundtracks. She was the music director for seven years of the long running NYC hit “Tony & Tina’s Wedding” and is currently head of A&R for Mamapalooza Records & Mamapublooza Publishing for which she is also a featured artist. Most importantly, she is mother to six year-old Aidan Bianchi, her eternal inspiration and VP of the PS 84 PTA in Brooklyn! Check out her official website at www.PilleyBianchi.com.