Praised by the Los Angeles Times as a “versatile violinist,” Rachel Iba is a Los Angeles-based musician, conductor, performance artist and educator whose career reflects the diverse creative landscape of the Southern California art scene. From performing and lecturing at Walt Disney Concert Hall, to showcasing her distinct blend of stand up comedy and performance art in clubs across the city - it’s safe to say that Iba’s unique artistic voice transcends traditional boundaries. 

As a violinist, Iba performs regularly with leading ensembles including the Grammy-nominated Wild Up, Brightwork newmusic, and is the concertmaster of Derrick Skye’s award-winning Bridge to Everywhere ensemble - with whom she made the recording and REDCAT premiere of Skye’s Mind the Rhythm for solo violin and electronics. She has been featured on NPR with world-folk band Primero Sueño, and is a regular studio musician for film and television. Iba is also an accomplished baroque violinist, and plays regularly with Musica Angelica, LA Camerata, and Musica Transalpina. 

Como educadora, Iba es directora artística y director de orquesta principal director de orquesta de la Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra, un programa innovador que introduce a los jóvenes músicos en la música contemporánea y transcultural junto con el repertorio clásico occidental tradicional. Bajo su dirección, el grupo hizo su debut en el Carnegie Hall en abril del 2024. Ha impartido numerosas clases y conferencias sobre interpretación e historia de la música en instituciones como el Instituto de las Artes de California, la Universidad Mount St. Mary's, el Ventura College, la Escuela de Música Longy, el Programa de Jóvenes Músicos de la Escuela Walden y forma parte del profesorado de violín de la Escuela de Música Kinhaven. Iba también es conferenciante habitual antes de los conciertos de la Filarmónica de Los Ángeles, y sus charlas pueden escucharse en el podcast Upbeat Live. 

She holds degrees from California Institute of the Arts and Oberlin Conservatory, where she was awarded the Marilyn McDonald scholarship and the Louis and Annette Kaufman violin prize. https://www.racheliba.com/