Telisha D. Shaw was born was born in Memphis, TN. A talented dancer, she attended Willow Oaks Elementary School until sixth grade. At 11 years old, Telisha was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Harlem Dance school in New York. She attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville as a dance major. She has traveled the world working as a backup dancer for such celebrities as Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and Janet Jackson.