Taya Smith
Biography
Born and raised on the far north coast of New South Wales, Australia, Taya Smith is a key leader in the Hillsong creative team. She is a passionate worship leader who has captured the hearts of believers across the globe with her vocals in ‘Oceans’ and ‘Touch The Sky’ on UNITED’s most recent albums, Empires and Zion. Taya’s passion for the house of God was first nurtured in Lismore as a part of the worship team and a youth leader. When secular singing work led to Taya moving to Sydney in 2010, she became a part of Hillsong Church’s City Campus as a volunteer in the youth and young adults ministries and the church creative team. Soon after, her love for both worship and youth came together perfectly as she became involved in the church’s youth worship expression Young & Free’s debut album and subsequent tours.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Self (archive footage)
Featuring interviews with Hillsong insiders, megachurch experts, and Ranin Karim – the woman whose five-month affair with celebrity senior pastor Carl Lentz led to his downfall – the series explores the high-profile, star-studded church’s alleged exploitation, abuse, and cover-ups.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Chronicles the unlikely rise to prominence of the Australia-based Christian band, Hillsong United.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Vocals
Recorded live from their sold out show at Madison Square Garden on July 2, 2019, Hillsong UNITED invites you to re-experience the powerful and captivating night in The People Tour: Live from Madison Square Garden. Joined by Amanda Lindsay Cook and Mack Brock, UNITED shares stories of the birth of their most iconic songs interwoven throughout passionate live performances.