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Abby Swidler is a performer, composer, and educator.  A violinist and vocalist, Abby is a passionate collaborator, frequently performing with  ruby, a song collaboration with Kim Mayo; Italian film-score band, Tredici Bacci; The Jessica Pavone String Ensemble;  Xanthoria Quartet; and the NYC chamber orchestra, Shattered Glass; among other projects across genre lines.

As a composer and performer, Abby has collaborated with dance, film, theater, and performing ensembles; working with artists like Carla Kihlstedt, Mirah, Kishi Bashi, Jherek Bischoff, Angel Olsen, Anthony Coleman, Bent Knee, The California Guitar Trio, Shizuka Viola Duo, Dance Visions INC., and Giselle Ty.   She has played on over 30 studio albums.

Abby received a B.M. in Violin Performance from Eastman School of Music and an M.M. in Contemporary Improvisation from The New England Conservatory.  Originally from Missoula, MT, they currently live in Brooklyn, NY.