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A Collection of Chicago's Finest
Professional Musicians

Hello! We're so glad you're here.
Let us help you with your music needs.

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How We Came to Be

Hannah and Leyla are the original founders of Chicago Street Strings, or “ChiSS” (Shy / S / S) for short. They attended Columbia College-Chicago together and created the idea while busking on the city streets fresh out of college, trying to make a buck or two, during the summer of 2012. Not only did they gain experience and chops while performing for hours on busy streets on Chicago’s famous Magnificent Mile, but people were always asking “Do you play for weddings?” or...

“Can you provide background music for my niece's brunch in two weeks?” And from street busking …. ChiSS was born.

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Who We Are Now

ChiSS is now managed by Hannah and her colleague/good friend Rachel, and has evolved into a group of carefully curated, seasoned music professionals who are passionate and dedicated to consistently providing outstanding musicianship and exceptional performances for any type of event. Our Roster includes musicians, arrangers, and composers who are well-versed in many different genres, including classical, popular, folk, oldies, Irish, traditional wedding music, jazz, improvisation, etc., and as a group, can provide for any musical experience to enhance your event. Any ensemble is possible: soloist, duet, trio, quartet, or larger.  A wide variety of instrumentation options include violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, harp, and saxophone, allowing you to “mix and match” instruments to achieve your desired sound. â€‹

 

 

 

First and foremost, we are known for our beautiful performances! Each musician is a master at their craft, holding not only high standards but specific attention to detail, committed to ensuring complete satisfaction. We are also known to be flexible on the job and have the ability to create custom ensembles to suit your needs. Even if an ensemble hasn’t been tried before, we’re willing to put it together for you. Or, we will give you recommendations based on what your specific event entails. Not only can we customize our ensembles, but we also pride ourselves on having one of the largest repertoire lists around! We've compiled an extensive music catalog over the years, and we are confident you will find that special song you’re looking for, and perhaps some songs you didn't know you needed in your life! 

Check out our Song Lists page sorted by ensemble, along with audio examples on our Media page to enjoy.

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What We Are Known For

What We Guarantee

Your total satisfaction! We provide music for:

 

Weddings/Cocktail Hours

Engagements

Private Parties/Special Events

Corporate Events

Holiday Parties

Any kind of Party

Band Gigs

Art Gallery Showings

Store Openings

Baby Showers

Recording Sessions

The Soundtrack to your Life

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…anything else you can think of!

 

 

Not Sure What To Do Next?

 

Start Here if you want to know more about the booking process.

Check out what past clients have said about ChiSS on our Reviews page.

Schedule a phone or video Consultation with Hannah or Rachel to learn more.

Jump right to receiving a Customized Quote by providing us with more details about your special event.

Or fill out our General Contact Form, and we’ll get right back to you with more information and discussion.

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