Ellie Kennedy is a violinist pursuing a Bachelor of Music at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she studies with Ilya Kaler and Olga Dubossarskaya Kaler. She is currently a member of the Canton Symphony Orchestra. During recent summers, Ellie has participated in the Aspen Music Festival and School and the Heifetz International Music Institute. During her time in Aspen, she received the Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation Scholarship. Ellie is excited to be a part of Keshet Eilon because it is dedicated to helping young artists develop as soloists in an intimate and international setting. Ellie is looking forward to improving her solo voice and gaining lots of experience performing in another country. She is excited about the chance to collaborate with musicians around the world and continue her path as a performer.