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THE STRING QUEENS

Authentic -|- Soulful -|- Orchestral

Praised for their authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ), Kendall Isadore, violin, Élise Sharp,

cello and Dawn Johnson, viola, are a dynamic trio known for creating captivating musical experiences that inspire

audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine. Their versatile repertoire spans from the Baroque era and Jazz Age to today’s

Billboard Hot 100, taking listeners on an exhilarating journey through time and genres.

Based in Washington, D.C., TSQ has performed at some of America’s most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall in

New York City and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Highlights of their career include a special

tribute to Vice President Kamala Harris during the “We Are One” Presidential Inauguration Concert in January 2021, and

a spotlight performance of their electrifying arrangement of Harry Styles’s hit “Golden” for The Championships,

Wimbledon, in June 2021. As active members of the D.C. jazz scene, TSQ has headlined multiple festivals such as the DC

Jazz Festival and the Capital Jazz Fest.

Recognized by WUSA9 as “school teachers by day and concert performers by night,” TSQ’s commitment to music

education has earned them numerous accolades. These include the DC Jazz Festival’s “Jazz Education Award” (2022),

Carnegie Hall’s “Music Educators Workshop” keynote address (2021), the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s “Aspire Award”

(2020), and the Washington Performing Arts’s “Mars Arts D.C” Resident Ensemble distinction (2019-2020). Most

recently, TSQ partnered with the Save The Music Foundation to lead nationwide professional development workshops

focused on “Social Emotional Learning in the Arts Classroom” and “Trauma-Informed Arts Education,” addressing the

challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In August 2022, TSQ released their third album, RISE, funded by a Sphinx Organization MPower Artist Grant. This

powerful collection offers unique arrangements of timeless classics by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin,

Richard Smallwood, The Beatles, and Michael Jackson. RISE guides listeners on a profound journey from loss and despair

to faith, triumph, and resilience. TSQ’s earlier releases include a self-titled EP (2019) and the holiday EP Our Favorite

Things (2020). The trio will debut their fourth recording in late Spring 2026. All albums are available on their website and

major digital platforms.

For any wheelchair or ADA needs, please contact the Box Office in advance of the performance at (202)-787-1000.

All tickets are general admission (GA). Seats cannot be reserved in advance. We recommend that you arrive early to secure your favorite seats within your section. You may hold one (1) seat for a friend arriving later. Every guest requires a ticket.