Allison Chambers

Chicagoland native Allison Chambers fell in love with the cello at the age of nine. She enjoys an
eclectic musical career of teaching, orchestral playing, and chamber music. Allison strives to be
what Yo-Yo Ma describes as a “citizen musician” by serving the community through art and
music. She is a passionate educator and teaches cellists of all ages. Allison is a former member
of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, and presently performs
with the South Bend Symphony and Illinois Symphony Orchestras. She is also an active
chamber musician with Fifth Wave Collective, a performing group working to bring the music of
women to the foreground of classical music. Allison has had the pleasure of collaborating with
Chicago arts organizations including Storycatchers Theatre, Chicago Fringe Opera, and Jetoj
Music Series. She has spent her summers conducting a European concert tour with the Buffalo
Grove High School Orchestras, performing with Chicago Summer Opera, and concertizing
across wine country with Festival Napa Valley. Allison holds a bachelor’s degree in music
education from Elmhurst College and a master’s degree in cello performance from the Chicago
College of Performing Arts. When she isn’t behind her cello, you can find her enjoying time with
loved ones, exploring the outdoors, or curled up with a good book.