Siiri Sisask (born 21 September 1968) is an Estonian singer, stage and film actress, and politician. [1]
Sisask was born in Rapla. Her older brother was composer Urmas Sisask. She was a member of X Riigikogu, representing the Res Publica Party. [1]
She has been a member of several notable musical collectives, including:
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Urmas Sisask was an Estonian composer.
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