Lalisa Manobal, born Pranpriya Manobal, was born in Buriram Province, Thailand. She later legally changed her name to Lalisa, meaning 'the one being praised', on the advice of a fortune teller for prosperity.

Lisa began taking dance classes at the age of four and started competing in dance contests.

Lisa joined the eleven-member dance crew We Zaa Cool alongside BamBam of Got7. The crew won the Special Team Award at the LG Entertainment Million Dream Sanan World competition broadcast on Channel 9. She also participated in the singing contest Top 3 Good Morals of Thailand, finishing as the runner-up.

Lisa completed her secondary education at Praphamontree School I and II in Thailand.