Lilit Vachagani Hovhannisyan, was born on December 7, 1987, in Erevan, Armenia. She began her musical education at a young age with piano classes at the Jrbashyan Music School and later studied jazz and vocal performance at the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan. Lilit's initial breakthrough came during the first season of Hay Superstar (2006), the Armenian version of Pop Idol, where she finished fourth. She subsequently won the grand prize at the "Yntsa" music competition and represented Armenian culture at various international festivals. She is known for her vibrant costumes and performances that blend traditional Armenian elements with modern international styles.