Liel Waksman

Liel Waksman

Liel Waksman is a classical pianist and radio broadcaster at Kan Kol HaMuzika.

An alumna of the national Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts, Liel has served in the IDF as an 'Outstanding Musician' after graduation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance.

Throughout the years, Liel has been a recipient of the Academy’s prestigious Younes and Soraya Nazarian Program of Excellence in Chamber Music scholarships, has won awards in competitions both in Israel and abroad, and has enjoyed a decade-long support from AICF, via the Creative Excellence Grants.

Nowadays, Liel is completing her Master’s degree at the Jerusalem Academy, and is engaged in varied musical work – including chamber music and collaborations with singers, instrumentalists and choirs.

Besides playing the piano, Liel likes dancing and practicing yoga, and is an avid Harry Potter fan.