Nona Sivley

Born in Lafayette, Louisiana and raised in Texas and Northern Virginia, Nona Sivley grew up with a childhood passion for the legal systemuntil she discovered the culinary arts. While in college, Sivley discovered her true calling in the culinary world while catering celebrations for family and friends. Her love of watching guests savor and enjoy their food led her to leave the classroom to pursue a career as a chef. With her newfound love for cooking, Sivley embarked on a journey into the culinary world that now leads her to her position as Chef de Cuisine of LA Market Restaurant by Kerry Simon.

Dedicated to honing her craft, Sivley enrolled in The Culinary School of Fort Worth where she graduated as a Chef Professional in 2008. Sivley, a true Texan at heart, entered the salsa challenge at ZestFest in 2008 and won first place. Upon graduation, Sivley took a position as a cook at Ultimate Cuisine in Fort Worth before moving to Granbury, Texas to become the sous chef of Caf Nutt. No stranger to cooking competitions, Sivley entered herself in the grueling eighth season of Hells Kitchen where she once again took the top spot. A true southerner, Sivley brings a passion for the regions cuisine to LA Market and is looking forward to broadening her experiences as a chef in Kerry Simons globally-inspired kitchen.

When not in the kitchen at LA Market, Sivley spends time with her husband and young son.