BIOGRAPHY

Liz Simchik Ingersoll

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grew up in Durhamville, NY, where music quickly became more than a hobby—it became a way of life. As a student in the VVS string program, Liz was fortunate to have strong early opportunities, performing in school concerts, All-County ensembles, and All-State festivals. While classical training laid the foundation, her curiosity reached far beyond it.

Drawn to bluegrass, rock, and improvisational music, Liz began learning outside the classroom—jamming with friends at blues open mics, playing with strangers, and making lifelong connections at concerts and festivals across the country. Those experiences helped shape a musical voice rooted in exploration rather than limitation.

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Liz continued her formal studies at Onondaga Community College, focusing seriously on classical violin and preparing for Berklee College of Music. When finances redirected that plan, it opened the door to a new path—one filled with mentors, collaborators, and real-world experience that ultimately shaped her into the versatile musician she is today.

Now a performer, educator, and lifelong student of music, Liz shares her work through live performance and as the owner and operator of a private teaching studio. 

Liz has performed live and contributed to recordings with a wide range of artists and groups,

 

including:

John Keller • Tapestry • Generations • Boots n Shorts • Saddletramp • Southern Grace • Hard Ride • Handpicked • Vagabond Station • D.Ras and the Lizard • Jamie Notarthomas •

Don Gutowski (Blue Sunrise) • Jeremy Petrie • Jess Novak • George Rossi • Ed “Stalks” Smith • Opus Black • Fibonacci • Remsen Social Club • Kentucky Moon Reunion • Kid Roscoe • CNY Collective • Kevin Alexander • Doug and Ann O’Connor • Broken Rule • The Sean Peters Band • 21st Century Songwriters * Rich Masucci

•Mark Hoffman's Swing This•Lipstick and Whiskey

Thanks for all the support—xo