Starley Hope was born and raised in Sydney, New South Wales, to a Mauritian father and an Australian mother of Filipino and Japanese descent.

[2] While she did get a publishing contract, she was generally unsuccessful and, after 5 years, she moved back to Australia to live with her parents after depleting all her funds.

[6] In 2018, Starley performed at the Sydney Mardi Gras for the first time and was the co-headline act at the official party.

[8] In July and August 2018, Starley supported Katy Perry on the Australian dates of Witness: The Tour.

[12] In September 2022, Starley collaborated with music producer Jolyon Petch for their original single "I Just Want Your Touch", released on Central Station Records.

She had previously dated men and told Star Observer that her highly religious family were "surprised" and her announcement was a "big deal for them".