About Kelly

Active as both an orchestral and chamber musician, Kelly can be seen playing in a range of styles — from new music to classical, to Baroque performance practice, to free improvisation. She is currently the other half of the duo Missing Piece with violinist Dan Galat, as well as the cellist of the Tuuli Quartet. Previously, Kelly was principal cellist of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, a founding member of the Delgani String Quartet, and has toured as a member of the Portland Cello Project.

In addition to her extensive performance career, Kelly is also active as an educator, working with students spanning all ages and levels in private lessons and group instruction at South Side Suzuki Cooperative. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in cello performance from the University of Alabama where she studied with Carlton McCreery and a Master’s from the University of Oregon where she studied with Steven Pologe and Marc Vanscheeuwijck.