Nishka Kanaka is 13 years old and lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is in 8th grade and attends Scottsdale Preparatory Academy, Great Hearts. She has been learning Hindustani Classical music since the age of five under the tutelage of Sri Manu Srivastava. She has frequently performed in competitions and Baithaks hosted by Phoenix Gharana. He other interests are tennis and Bollywood dance.