Perizad spent many years studying music, theater and improv. In 2007, she became captivated by the grace and sensuality of belly dance, began taking classes, and since then has studied with such masters as Mahmoud Reda of Egypt and Sabah of the Bellydance Superstars. A RAWartists 2012 Performance Artist of the Year, she has performed in throughout the U.S. and Canada. In 2013, Perizad founded Elysium Belly Dance in Tulsa, which offers lessons to students of all ages.