She graduated with degree in composition from Louisiana State University under professor Dinos Constantinides and currently attends Mills College in Oakland, CA as a graduate student. Giselle is a clarinetist and frequently performs her own works, as well as participating in collaborative art/music events. She has served as one of the music editors for Delta Arts and Literary Magazine. Giselle was awarded 2nd place in the 2009-2010 MTNA National Young Artist Composition competition.