Toronto’s Ciel (Cindy Li) has established herself as a driving force in North America’s electronic music scene. Renowned for her genre-bending DJ sets—blending breaks, techno, house, and electro with a buoyant, emotive touch—she is equally recognized as a producer, label founder, and advocate for inclusivity in dance music. Li’s first releases, including the acclaimed “Electrical Encounters” on Peach Discs, along with remixes for artists like Shanti Celeste and Deadboy, revealed her flair for intricate melodies, club-ready rhythms, and soulful atmospheres.

Founder of Parallel Minds and collective Work In Progress, she has championed BIPOC and femme talent through both releases and prominent events, including her nightclub residencies and regular gigs worldwide. As a radio host and community builder, Ciel has earned respect from peers and critics alike, pushing Toronto’s scene onto the global stage with an enduring DIY spirit and boundary-pushing sound.