Çağıl Cansu Şanlıdağ is a solo pianist, renowned for her expressive playing and virtuosity. She began her musical training at the age of seven at the Dokuz Eylul Conservatory in İzmir, before continuing her studies at the Royal Conservatory of Mons and the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel under the direction of Dalia Ouziel and Aleksandar Madzar. She then completed her training in the Postgraduate program at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna with Markus Hadulla.

Şanlıdağ has performed as a soloist with ensembles such as I Musici Bruscellencis, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra of Northern Cyprus and the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra. Her performances are praised for their technical finesse and ability to convey deep emotions.

While cultivating his career as a soloist with recitals across Europe, notably in Brussels, Florence, Paris and Vienna.

Şanlıdağ has also been invited to participate in various events and festivals, such as Musicorum Festival, International North Cyprus Music Festival, Festival des Dames, Traces Festival, Music Chapel Festival, Concerts de Midis in Brussels, BxlSurScène, Conservamus and Knokke Music Festival, among others.

She also collaborates with the violinist Philippe Graffin on Ysaÿe's unpublished works.

She is also active as an accompanist for masterclasses led by artists such as Anne Gastinel, Philippe Graffin, Jeroen Reuling and Olsi Leka, and has contributed to international competitions such as the International Instrumental Competition Markneukirchen and the Concours Grumiaux.

​Alongside her artistic commitments, Şanlıdağ teaches at the Near East University in Cyprus. She has also given piano and chamber music masterclasses at the Gümüşlük Academy and the International Music Academy Forte. She is currently preparing a solo album for Pavane Records.