Elise Perry

What a beautiful night! Deborah & Aja in a room with several “flies on the wall”, deeply engaged to this deep dive on where it all comes from… It was good! Stay tuned.” “Speaking Of”… has spoken!😂

“Speaking Of” 🎙️✨ where visionary creators go beyond the surface and break down the stories behind their most defining work. Every episode taps into the ideas, risks, and breakthroughs that shaped their biggest moments—while the conversation shifts with the energy of each guest, creating a vibe that’s always fresh, real, and immersive. This isn’t just talk… it’s the story behind the story.

“Speaking Of” is a dynamic, conversation-driven series spotlighting visionary creators as they unpack the stories behind their most defining works. Each episode dives beneath the surface—exploring the ideas, risks, breakthroughs, and sparks of inspiration that shaped their crowning achievements. The host revolves with the focus of the conversation, reflecting the spirit, tone, and creative world of each featured guest—making every dialogue a uniquely immersive experience.

Witness a spirited conversation between two brilliant artists on the creative process of Deborah Bond “Naomi‘s Finest”! Nothing can be finer than observing a deep dive from a mind of a singer like Aja as she digs into the “why’s“ of how a singer like Deborah chooses! Come through!

Meet Elise Perry, our Music Supervisor of "The Heir" @theheirfilm 👏🏾🎬 @veryeperry Elise Perry is a visionary Film & Video Director, Music Supervisor, Producer, and Creative Technologist whose work lives at the intersection of story, sound, and cultural impact. A masterful multi-hyphenate, Perry bridges broadcast, film, live performance, and music—crafting experiences that resonate emotionally, politically, and globally. Her TV directing career spans government programs, nationally broadcast network news, Presidential Inaugurations, and large-scale live performances, with credits across NBC, BET, Comcast, PBS, and more. As a Live Performance Director, Technical Director, Camera Operator, and Broadcast Specialist, Perry has shaped productions seen locally and worldwide. Equally formidable in music, Perry is an accomplished Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Vocal Producer, and Music Supervisor, known for building sonic worlds that deepen narrative and emotional truth. Her credits include work with Sean Ardoin (“OOH WEE”), Tamara Wellons (“Runaway,” “Behind the Veil”), and Kindred The Family Soul(“Far Away,” “Rhythm of Life,” “My Time”). As a Film Score Producer and Music Supervisor, her work spans Harold Jackson’s Last Night, Sonya Grier’s Citizen Consumer and DogParks & CoffeeShops, and BET staples-Hits From The Street & Uncut, with vocal production across genres, including reinterpretations of Nirvana's “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Her music and film directing includes Lori Williams’ “Too Late, It’s My Time,” Tracy Hamlin’s “Talk To Me,” and Kindred The Family Soul’s “Going to the Go-Go." A respected music advocate and industry leader, Perry previously served as President of the Grammy Recording Academy’s Washington, DC Chapter. Most recently, Perry served as Music Supervisor for The Heir, collaborating closely with producer De’Andre “Dre King” Shaifer to craft a nuanced musical language that speaks in the spaces between dialogue and image—using sound to carry emotion beyond words. She is currently in production on a documentary examining the profound and lasting impact of HBCUs on music and culture. #TheHeir #MusicSupervisor🔊

Another successful year partnering with @APAP365 to capture the energy and insights of APAP|NYC 2026! 🎭✨ Over five days in January, our lean #URLive crew of five delivered comprehensive video coverage of the conference—capturing 4 plenary sessions and 20 breakout sessions, all edited and ready for video-on-demand delivery just a few days following the conference. From multi-camera plenary coverage to same-day turnarounds for media advisories, our team worked alongside the venue's AV staff to ensure every important moment was documented and ready to share. Select sessions were delivered the same day to keep APAP's communications moving in real time. This year's work also included producing a highlight video of the YPCA (Young Performers Career Advancement) program with a 5-day turnaround, and capturing remarks from APAP leadership—all delivered on tight deadlines to support the organization's storytelling needs. Proud to help APAP create content that can be shared, repurposed, and amplified across platforms—bringing the performing arts conversation to audiences far beyond the conference floor. Here's to flexibility, partnership, and making it happen. 🎬 #APAPNYC #VideoProduction #EventProduction #ConferenceVideo #LiveEventProduction

I awakened this morning. I sat with self. I opened up my phone. This came up and I awakened again. Two beautiful reimaginings of a wonderful song. I wanted to capture a visual of me absorbing this feeling… Music will work you lol! A wise Minister @sylviasumter often says (and I paraphrase) divine power and knowledge “It works when you work it.” Let it be done. Happy New Year!

…when the people are the choir and the music is the message!❤️🙏🏽

I understand this was 8 HBCU bands! Richard Smallwood's Total Praise played by FAMU, Morris Brown, TNSU, Clark Atlanta, Morehouse, JCSU, Morehouse and Tuskegee Marching Bands. There are several versions of just FAMU‘s Marching 100 doing this, but I thought this was most appropriate in that there’s a joint beautiful presentation that felt like a mass thank you from spaces that benefited from his musical mastery! Rest in power and peace Richard Smallwood !!

🫗R.I.H #shitdamnmuthafucka One night a few D.C. Social Art Minds 🧠 linked-up & discussed how to be better repositories for collective memory.

This kids are swinging!!!! 💥💥💥💥 @chs_warrior_band