Sara d'Ippolito Reichert

Sara is an active performing artist, composer, and educator with musical influences that span many genres. Born into a multicultural and musical family, Sara grew up in Lamezia Terme (Calabria, Italy). She graduated in Classical Guitar Performance from the “Santa Cecilia” Conservatory of Music in Rome, Italy. 
Sara has many interests and experiences as a guitarist, ukulele player, and vocalist. She has worked in various teaching settings: one-on-one and group environments, schools and outreach programs, workshops, and masterclasses. Since 2015, Sara has led the Jazz-Folk duo “Sara and Kenny”. She has lived in Rome, Tallinn, Milwaukee, London, Berlin, and now Chicago. 
Sara is currently pursuing her second Master's degree at Roosevelt University in Chicago, under the instruction of Denis Azabagic. Her intention is to bring attention to a more diverse repertoire, with a focus on women composers of the past, present, and future.