Born in Manhattan and raised in Texas, Cinzi Lavin began studying piano at the age of five and was working regularly as a paid performer by age 16. She is the internationally acclaimed, award-winning creator of several full-length original musical dramas and numerous theatrical works which have been produced around the U.S. and abroad.

Her professional background includes experience as an actress, singer, theatrical producer, instrumental performer, choral conductor, journalist, and educator.

In 2010, she performed by invitation at the White House.

She serves on the boards of directors of several nonprofit organizations and contributes to various entities as an artistic adviser.

In 2020, she was honored with an award from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) for her influence on American culture and was voted into the National League of American Pen Women for distinction in both Letters and Music. In 2025, she was appointed to a state arts council. She is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.