Bio
Kelli Welli (aka Kelli Caldwell) has been called “The Pixar of Children’s songwriters” for her award-winning work and commitment to keeping even the silliest of songs super smart, with full respect for kids’ brains. Recently named Unsigned Only Best Children’s Artist, Grand Prize Winner in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, Best Album in the Josie Music Awards, and Top 2 in the International Songwriting Competition, Kelli draws upon her unique upbringing to create songs that often defy categorization. Kelli releases her 5th and 6th albums for kids in 2026 and her songs can be heard on children’s radio, including SiriusXM. Kelli’s short films for kids have been included in over 50 film festivals world-wide, including San Diego Comic Con, the Sonoma Film Festival, Portland Film Festival, Brooklyn Academy of Music BAMkids Festival, Children’s Film Festival of Seattle, and more. KELLIWELLI.COM
