Rhea began as a performing artist with UP KONTRA-GAPI, where she joined numerous Philippine tours as well as festivals in Thailand, China, and Europe. After honing her craft in performing and conducting workshops on indigenous instruments, she began to learn basic West African drumming. She co-founded Anima Tierra to explore new musical possibilities, and with them she has participated in musical projects in plays, silent film festivals, and other similar endeavors. Currently, she is working to develop Drum Circle PH to share hand drumming and its many benefits to as many people as possible.