Khelsey Zarraga

Based in Chicago, IL, violinist Khelsey Zarraga brings a passion for community-focused engagement into all facets of her work as a performer, educator, and administrator. 

As a chamber musician, Khelsey was recently the violinist of Fifth House Ensemble. She enjoys performing a wide variety of genres, including concerts of gospel, hip-hop, and jazz in venues such as the United Center, Auditorium Theater, Chicago Theater, and Harris Theater.

As an educator, Khelsey has worked with a wide variety of students, from elementary to the university level. She has been in residence and led masterclasses at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Southeast Missouri State University, and Denison University.