I am classically trained in low brass and percussion.
I picked up the accordion after college and fell in love.
I have performed nationwide from house parties to historic clubs and concert halls.

DASTARDLY :: accordion/percussion/vocals
- founding member of Alt-Americana band
- recorded 3 EPs and one full length: The Hollow ; Bury Me in the Country

KHECARI :: composer/performer
- composed and performed in collaboration with critically acclaimed
choreographers and artistic directors for three large-scale works: 
Esther and the Omphali, Oubliette, and The Cronus Land

MUCCA PAZZA :: percussionist
- performed for two years with this iconic Chicago "punk-rock marching band"

AMI SARAIYA and THE OUTCOME :: background vocalist
- performed for two years supporting Ami's powerful, eclectic songwriting

CAMPHORA :: solo project - voice/accordion/songwriting

Master of Music Education, VanderCook College of Music
B.A. Music, DePaul University