After moving to Oslo in 1996 she studied Science Theatre at Theatre science department, University of Oslo (1996–2001), and initiated the duo «Asbjørnsen & Joh.» together with Lene Kongsvik Johansen (Noraprisen, Nye eventyr, I tykt og tynt and Snusk, snadder og gruff).

Her Hilde Louise Orchestra comprises Jens Fossum (bass), Hermund Nygård (drums), Anders Aarum (piano), Svein Erik Martinsen Ånestad (guitar), as well as Atle Nymo (saxophones) and Kåre Nymark Jr. (trumpet).

In 2010 Asbjørnsen contributed to the television series Maestro at NRK 1, and won the Musical Director competition.

For her efforts in the production of The Producers at Oslo Nye Teater she was awarded the 2011 Komiprisen in the category best female artist, cabaret and comedy.

In August 2017 she performed the show at Edinburgh Fringe and was awarded with a 5/5 stars in Broadwaybaby.com.