Chris Thile

Grammy Award-winning mandolinist and singer-songwriter Chris Thile, who the Guardian calls "that rare being: an all-round musician who can settle into any style, from bluegrass to classical,” and NPR calls a "genre-defying musical genius," is a founding member of the critically-acclaimed Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek. For four years, Thile hosted public radio’s Live from Here with Chris Thile. Thile creates a distinctly American sound and a musical aesthetic for performers and audiences.