After studying Music and Theatre at Indiana University, Christi Gehrisch moved to New York City where she performs music of the 1920's, 30's and 40's, including New Orleans Jazz, Swing, and the American Songbook.

She regularly appears with The Lowdown Stompers and The Mike Sailors Swing Orchestra, and has been a featured performer at events for The National Down Syndrome Society, The American Heart Association, Common Ground and the GMHC. In April of 2013, Christi debuted her original music at The Whitney Museum's Blues for Smoke exhibit. 

In addition to singing, Christi helped establish and curates the music for Luca's Jazz Corner on the Upper East Side.