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We’ve gathered average pricing for hiring Cellists in Chicago, IL using data from quotes sent through GigSalad.
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In the past year, Cellists have sent 6,400 quotes to event planners.
Cellists rank #41 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
There are 3,989 Cellist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
From request to booking, it takes 2 days (on average) to hire a Cellist.
Chicago is the most popular city for Cellists requests in Illinois.
Cellists are typically hired for Wedding Ceremonies, Birthday Parties, and Concerts in Chicago, IL.
Illinois is the 5th most popular state for Cellists requests in the United States.
Cellist
5.0
July 24, 2026
4 hours
Cellist
5.0
May 21, 2026
1 hour
Cellist
5.0
July 17, 2026
2 hours
Turn your special event into an elegant affair with some beautiful cello music. You can hire a solo cello player or a whole string quartet for corporate events, wedding ceremonies, dinner parties, and more. These talented musicians have a versatile repertoire of songs. In addition to traditional classical tunes, they will often work in other styles of music like hip hop, pop, rock, or country!
The cost of hiring a professional cellist in Chicago, Illinois will vary depending on how long you need to book the cellist for and their skill level. Award-winning cellists with years of experience playing the cello at live events may charge more for their services than those just starting out. Contact the local cellists above to get a quote customized for your event.
While browsing profiles for Chicago cellists, look through photos, watch videos, and listen to audio samples to learn more about their style and setlist. Read reviews from past clients to see what it will be like to work with them. When talking with musicians, discuss important details like arrival times, setup requirements, scheduled breaks, and any song requests you have.
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These Cellists serve the wider Chicago and Cook county area and travel to Lincoln Park, Cicero, Irving Park, Oak Park, Berwyn, Stickney, Forest Park, Forest View, Elmwood Park, North Riverside, River Forest, Lincolnwood, Riverside, Amf Ohare, Lyons, Hines, Maywood, Harwood Heights, River Grove, Summit, Summit Argo, Burbank, Hometown, Evergreen Park, Broadview, Norridge, Melrose Park, Evanston, Brookfield, and Skokie.