Livona Ellis was born on the unceded territories of the x"malk"ayem (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and salilwetat (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

She has performed with Ballet BC (11 seasons), Buhnen Bern, and many others. Livona has created works for Dances for a Small Stage, Dance Deck. Public Salon 2019, CAG Gala 2018, Arts Umbrella Season Finale, Ballet BC Take Form, and most recently City Opera of Vancouver. In 2017 she received the Vancouver Mayor's Arts Award for Emerging Artist and in 2023 received the inaugural Louise Bentall Award for Emerging Choreographer.

Livona is currently a performer with Kidd Pivot.