Niza was born in Israel and as a child attended school in Haifa, Vienna, Paris, Montreal and New York City. She graduated from The School of Visual Arts in NY and worked as an Art Director and graphic designer in publishing and advertising. After moving to Colorado and raising two children she earned her teaching certification in Denver and taught high school art for 10 years. Whether working in advertising or as an educator, she has consistently worked in the fine arts as a painter, sculpture and photographer. Her work has been shown in Israel, Austria, France, New York and Colorado.