The Army of Two: Dipali & Vishal
Dipali, nicknamed “nightingale of Socal” by the leading local media is a well known singer, performing artist, and voice trainer. She is best known for her versatility, range and dynamic performance on stage. Her performances have received rave reviews Internationally and in the local media. She has performed on stage with Bollywood icons like Padmashree Playback Singer Kavita krishnamurthy, Padmabhushan Dr. L Subramaniam, music director Jatin Pandit, critically acclaimed award winning music director and playback singer Piyush Mishra, and playback singer Shriram Iyer and has playbacked and acted for plays starring actors Manoj Bajpai, Ashish Vidyarthi, actor/directors Imtiaz Ali & Saurabh Shukla.
In the capacity of a voice culture expert, Dipali is a permanent feature at the largest annually held festival of Classical Music in India held in Delhi “DILLI DURBAR” which features in addition to Dipali, the doyens of Indian Classical music and top notch celebrities from the Indian Film Music Industry. She is also a guest lecturer at UCLA and a Voice consultant to classical vocalists, music directors, Bollywood singers and Radio artists.
Dipali has been training under Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan Saheb and Late Dr. Anees Ahmed Khan of the Delhi Gharana. She received her Theater voice training from the national award winning Bollywood lyricist ,composer and actor Piyush Mishra . She has also studied under Dr. Smita Bahuguna Garg of the Gwalior Gharana & Prof. Nimita Sharma of the Patiala Gharana. Dipali has been an integral part of the well known Act One Art Group under the tutelage of Theater director NK Sharma and has received National publicity in leading Indian Dailies for her acting abilities and her singing prowess.
She started performing on stage at the age of 11 & did playback for the National School of Drama in Delhi. She has recorded solo live performances for the Indian National Television, Delhi Doordarshan, Playbacked for Patna Doordarshan & Internationally performed and recorded for BBC Channel 4, the Afghan television & Indonesian Radio.
Dipali has been conducting voice training workshops & teaching music since the past 21 years. Her focus is voice training/development and vocal theatrics for every genre of music including classical, light film music, semi classical, ghazal, folk, sufi and spiritual music. Dipali continually studies, researches, learns & keeps herself abreast of both Indian & western voice training techniques, music styles and new developments both technologically & theoretically. She uses the latest tools & has developed unique and simple strategies for voice development for students at any level of their singing journey. She is of the firm belief that each and every voice can sing and develop their voice to the level of the their choice.
Dipali currently lives with her husband Vishal and performs and teaches out of Southern California, USA. Her only goal in life is to physically enable and develop the voice of anyone who desires to sing, already sings professionally or are hobbyists, regardless of age and existing level.
She is available to teach face to face online and in studio and can be reached at surnsoul@gmail.com
Vishal Vij is a dynamic stage performer, vocalist, lyricist and writer. He is known for his versatility and amazing singing of genres ranging from Sufi, to punjabi to Bollywood . In addition his ability to sing in various voices and totally engage the audience in spontaneous comic acts brings something completely new to the table. He has gathered immense audience support and a dedicated group of loyal fans all across the world. His has written and sung songs that have millions of views across social media. His books of poetry and writings are currently under publication.
Dipali and Vishal Vij perform together to create unique concerts and shows, including family entertainment events . They are most noted for their ability to pull the entire audience together with their singing and stage personalities.