Jane Chifley was born in Bathurst, Australia, from Irish background whose ancestors came over several generations ago. She grew up in Bathurst attending local school and going to college in her hometown. She taught in primary schools, also teaching drama and music. Most of her teaching has been in Sydney.

Jane is a Catholic singer/songwriter/recording artist whose hope is that people come to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus through the music he has given her to share.

She has been writing songs for as long as she can remember. Although she has taught herself guitar and has no formal training in music, she write all styles of music and enjoys all types of music.

Jane has performed at concerts, rallies and has been involved in youth worship, Aboriginal reconciliation and inter-church gatherings/rallies. She has a heart to see contemporary music used in Evangelization and in healing and unity between churches, races and nations. Her music often reflects this.