Ari Ferris
Student Services Associate
Education:
Certified by New York State Music Association, Columbia College Chicago – Music Business, Northwestern University Leadership for Creative Enterprises
Bio:
Ari Ferris is a songwriter and music producer born and raised in New York City. She is a proud graduate of LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts, where she studied Classical Vocal Performance. Following graduation, Ari moved to Chicago to pursue a Music Business degree at Columbia College Chicago. Throughout her career, she has worked for numerous well-known music organizations, including the Madison Square Garden Corporation, Live Nation Entertainment, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and The Chicago Academy for the Arts. Continuing her commitment to the arts, she is pursuing a master’s degree in Arts Leadership at Northwestern University. Ari is thrilled to join Merit, where she can further her passion for arts administration and her commitment to equal access to music education.
Favorite Artist or Song:
Charli XCX
Quote:
“I believe music education is extremely important for developing important life skills like creativity, discipline, and self-confidence.”
