I'm Elizabeth Ziff, a composer, music producer, and engineer with decades of experience in film and television scoring, album production, and live performance. I specialize in creating immersive music for screen and records, shaping sound from concept to final mix, and collaborating with artists across genres. I thrive on solving creative challenges and bringing out emotional storytelling through music. Known for my work on Showtime's The L Word as a show composer and co-executive producer, and as a founding member of the Emmy Award–winning band BETTY, I continue to produce artists and score independent films from EZgirl Music Studio, blending classical training with contemporary production techniques to craft distinctive soundscapes.

Elizabeth Ziff

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I'm Elizabeth Ziff, a composer, music producer, and engineer with decades of experience in film and television scoring, album production, and live performance. I specialize in creating immersive music for screen and records, shaping sound from concept to final mix, and collaborating with artists across genres. I thrive on solving creative challenges and bringing out emotional storytelling through music. Known for my work on Showtime's The L Word as a show composer and co-executive producer, and as a founding member of the Emmy Award–winning band BETTY, I continue to produce artists and score independent films from EZgirl Music Studio, blending classical training with contemporary production techniques to craft distinctive soundscapes.

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I’m Elizabeth Ziff, a composer, music producer, and engineer with decades of experience in film and television scoring, album production, and live performance. I specialize in creating immersive music for screen and records, shaping sound from concept to final mix, and collaborating with artists across genres. I thrive on solving creative challenges and bringing out emotional storytelling through music.

Known for my work on Showtime’s The L Word as a show composer and co-executive producer, and as a founding member of the Emmy Award–winning band BETTY, I continue to produce artists and score independent films from EZgirl Music Studio, blending classical training with contemporary production techniques to craft distinctive soundscapes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-Executive Producer, Show Composer, Writing Staff, Music Supervising Producer at The L Word (Showtime)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009
Contributed as co-executive producer, show composer, writing staff, and music supervising producer for The L Word.
Founder / Member at BETTY
January 1, 1987 - Present
Founding member of BETTY; roles included singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, guitarist, and programmer; contributed to original music, the L Word Sessions album, and extensive touring.
Composer at Safety State (Short Film)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Composer; recording, mixing & mastering; Cannes Finalist for Best American Short LGBTQ.
Composer at Divide — Short Film
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Composer; recording, mixing & mastering; Official Selection 2026 Worldwide Women's Film Festival.
Founder Member at BETTY
January 1, 1987 - Present
Founding member of the Emmy Award–winning band BETTY; singer, songwriter, arranger, producer; created original music for the series and produced the L Word Sessions album; contributed to worldwide touring and awards.
Composer / Recording / Mixing & Mastering at Divide — Short Film
January 1, 2026 - Present
WWFF Composer; recording, mixing & mastering; official selection at the Worldwide Women's Film Festival (2026); collaboration with director Jeanette Buck.

Education

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Qualifications

Primetime Emmy Nomination
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
BMI Honors
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
U.S. State Dept. Arts Envoy
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
Cannes Film Festival Finalist
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Primetime Emmy Nomination
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
Two Emmy Awards (Music Contributions)
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
BMI Honors
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
U.S. State Dept. Arts Envoy
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services