Elizabeth Pérez-Hickman is a Venezuelan-American oboist currently studying at the Peabody Institute on full scholarship, where her teachers have been Nicholas Stovall and Melissa Hooper. Perez-Hickman started playing the oboe in the eighth grade, furthering her skills at the New World School of the Arts. Through the Miami Music Project and the generous support of donor Dan Lewis, Elizabeth attended the Interlochen Arts Camp and Academy on the Miami Music Project Opportunity Full-Scholarship. In 2021 she graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy with the Young Artist Award, the highest accolade bestowed by the institution.

A recipient of the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award, Elizabeth was featured on National Public Radio's (NPR’s) From The Top. Elizabeth's identity as a Latina musician deeply informs her artistry, driving her mission to diversify the classical music canon. Her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices in classical music led her to showcase William Grant Still’s Incantation and Dance during her time at From the Top. She has gained recognition for her performances of music by underrepresented composers, winning Dean Fred Bronstein's grant to record an album of works entirely by minority composers. Her advocacy extends beyond performances and recordings as she actively engages in music education initiatives as well. Notably, she has presented at the 2023 and 2024 El Sistema USA Symposiums, the League of American Orchestras Seminar, and the Eastman Connect Conference, emphasizing the significance of music education in fostering diversity within classical music. Elizabeth has also participated as a Sphinx Connect Fellow for the 2022 and 2024 Symposiums.

Currently, Elizabeth works as an Alumni Ambassador for El Sistema USA and as a freelance oboist in Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, and Florida. She has performed in a variety of venues, including museums, university campuses, parks, churches, and prestigious halls such as the WDCH and the Hollywood Bowl, as a soloist, member of an orchestra, and as part of a chamber group.

Elizabeth has performed with and is a substitute musician in the American Pops Orchestra and New World Symphony. She has had the privilege of performing under the baton of esteemed conductors such as Gustavo Dudamel, Joseph Young, Leslie Dunner, Marin Alsop, and Michael Tilson Thomas, among others. She also recently performed at the 75th anniversary NATO Summit held in Washington, D.C., where she performed for various important government officials including U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi. Her international engagements include performances in opera productions in Vienna, Austria.

Elizabeth Pérez-Hickman is dedicated to both performance and advocacy, striving to make lasting contributions to the classical music field. Her passion for music and commitment to diversity continue to shape her journey as a performer and advocate for underrepresented voices in classical music.