Tarisai was born and raised in Zimbabwe as the only child until the age of 14 when she moved to Sydney Australia with her mother Theresa.Tarisai began singing at the age of 3.When she settled in Australia she had the opportunity to train with the most influential international performers.She eventually studied Social Science psychology at the University of Western Sydney.During her studies she auditioned for the Australian Idol where she settled in the 5th position.
She continued with her music career.She eventually studied music theatre at the Australian institute of Music and got signed to Walt Disney and had her first Disney tour with The Lion King where she was part of the female ensemble and leading roles of Rafiki and Shenzi.Tarisai recently judged on a singing television show All Together Now while touring with the musical Madiba as Sandy.She has released her album Redemption.