Chandra Meibalane

Born and raised in Evansville, Indiana. Chandra began studying fine arts at the age of 3, when her parents started her in violin and ballet. At the age of 5, Chandra began studying piano, and continued both instruments through college. Chandra is a classically trained violinist and grew up studying the Suzuki Method.

Chandra earned a degree in Violin Performance from Butler University, as well as a minor in Chemistry, and a concentration in Pre-Dentistry. Ms. Meibalane studied with Larry Shapiro at Butler, who is a disciple of Rafael Bronstein, Dorthy Delay, and Broadus Erie. Chandra has performed across the United States, and has performed for sold out venues such as Bakers Life Fieldhouse for the Indiana Pacers, Historic Hinkle Fieldhouse, and Casears Palace in Las Vegas playing for Rod Stewart.

Ms Meibalane has performed with a variety of artists including Andrea Bocelli, Tony Bennett, Herbie Hancock, Steven Tyler, Michael Buble, Richard Marx, Disturbed, Ricky Martin, Maluma, and Halsey. Chandra currently performs with Bella Electric Strings, Femmes of Rock, and David Perrico’s Pop Strings Orchestra.

Chandra draws musical inspiration from Itzhak Perlam, Joshua Bell, and Jascha Heifetz. Outside of music, Chandra enjoys spending time with her family, dogs and cheering on her Butler Bulldogs.