Lukas Rickli (born 1986 in Basel) started his studies at the University of Music Basel where he majored in piano with Jean-Jacques Dünki, in composition with Jakob Ullmann, and in free improvisation with Alfred Zimmerlin & Fred Frith. Having concluded his studies, he now lives in Basel with his family. Rickli performs regularly in Switerland and internationally as an improviser, chamber musician or band member.