Currently living in Paris, Nissim grew up in Raleigh, NC, and has spent much of his adult life in New York City. His work has been performed throughout the New York area, and has reached a wide swath of North American and Europe. He has worked with ensembles such as QNG-Quartet New Generation, New Music Raleigh, Flying Forms, and Ensemble Interface. His music has been heard on the radio on France Musique, Minnesota Public Radio, and Studio 360.