Claire grew up in Edmonds, Washington and currently resides in Edmond, Oklahoma. She lives with her husband, three sons and golden retriever. Claire fell in love with jazz while listening to her favorite Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Benny Goodman recordings. Claire co-founded The Mighty Aphrodite Jazz Band that performed at a variety of jazz festivals and on cruises from 2005-2010. Claire has performed as a band leader, band member and guest artist throughout the United States, into Canada, Mexico, England, France, Holland, Northern Ireland and Wales. She was a Box Talent Agency entertainer from 2015-2024.   Claire performs regularly in the Oklahoma City metro area with The Claire Piersol Band.