Lily was born in Kuala Belait, Brunei Darussalam. Having been caught on camera as early as 8 months old playing on a toy piano, Lily's love for music has grown into a great passion for life and the expression of the arts for all.

Lily's childhood reflected a sound and somewhat conservative approach to learning but she always harbored her dream to further her musical passion, but it wasn't until she was 16 that her English teacher recommended she take her first formal piano lesson, she was to learn fast as the power of her passion was given opportunity to live out loud. In an almost unheard of speed Lily finished five Grades in less than 2 years resulting in engaging 60 piano students even before she finished her own Grade 8!

Lily then moved to Canada and became one of the personal students of the famous late pianist Dr Lejano in Edmonton. After obtaining a double degree in AAR Music and BA. Lily began performance tours in both North America (Canada and USA) as well as Asia fulfilling a lifelong dream. Lily finished her Bachelor of Arts in Music at University of Alberta in 1996.

By the end of 1996 Lily had returned to Brunei to found the acclaimed Expression Music School. This music school has now become a premier musical establishment in Brunei. Lily's vision to pass on what she has learned now had the vehicle to nurture emerging music students. With over 600 students weekly Lily and her staff of highly qualified professionals make it their passion to develop the potential in fulfilling the dreams of many young musicians to bring out the best in each of them, through lessons, performances and nationally recognized concerts.

At the peak of her leading others into their own passionate artistic expression Lily is just about to release her first CD album entitled "Together" with the help of New York Broadway Creative Producer Richard Fowler from Australia.

Richard says "It is with great pleasure that I introduce the amazing talents of Lily Chiam. She is fast becoming one of the brightest artist composers in her region. Her music rings with clarity that places the album in the crossover genre of World Music and Pop. With masterful playing by a team of musicians and singer from seven countries, this album is a collaboration spanning over one year. We had the pleasure of recording in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Los Angeles and New York.

TOGETHER is a labour of love intended for your pleasure. Enjoy it many times over."

In her debut cd TOGETHER and in the ever expanding Expression Music school Lily has been able to celebrate the emergence of her own voice and the voice of so many others.