-Available for weddings, holidays, or church services
- Willing to play any genre or song offered by client
- Can send sample recordings of specific pieces upon request
20 reviews
Kathy R.
October 14, 2026So many guests commented on how great she sounded. Would Recommend.
Hired as: Cellist
Jane B.
October 3, 2026We asked Cellisima to play for our daughter’s wedding in Chicago. What a talented musician! The playing was professional, song selection was spot on, and enhanced our beautiful event.
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Nancy D.
July 4, 2026My daughter wanted a live cellist for her wedding ceremony and Sydney was the perfect choice. Everything from booking to communication to selecting the play list was very easy. Her performances for the prelude, processionals, and recessional were beautiful and just what we had hoped and more.
Hired as: Cellist
Sean M.
May 24, 2026Sydney did a fantastic job at our wedding. In particular, she made an arrangement of a favorite song of ours that worked perfectly during the ceremony.
Hired as: Cellist
Jason R.
September 29, 2025Sydney was awesome - she was professional, prompt, and did an outstanding job. Certainly a talented musician! We would highly recommend her for your event!
Hired as: Cellist
Price range: Contact for pricing
Sydney Andersen holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and a Master’s from DePaul University. She’s currently a substitute cellist for Gainesville Symphony, Ocala Symphony, Space Coast Symphony, and Punta Gorda Symphony, and has been a founding member of multiple independently run orchestras in Chicago including the Intermezzi Ensemble and Chicago Opera Productions. She has held multiple teaching positions through USF and DePaul; acting as the USF Community Music Project’s cello instructor, the USF Music Theory Teaching Assistant for levels I through IV, and a DePaul Community Music Division Teaching Artist. She has held over 20 private students at a time through local music academies, and has acted as an orchestral consultant for multiple middle and high schools, as well as for the Tampa Metropolitan Youth Orchestra. She has freelanced throughout the Midwest and Southeast in weddings, funerals, corporate events, and church services- and has even performed for services- and has even performed for several politicians, including the mayor of Chicago. She believes that the primary goal of music is communication and genuine human connection, and has no issues playing classical pieces or top R&B hits.
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Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Chicago, IL
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Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Rockford, IL
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Wedding Ceremony
4:45pm - 6:30pm
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Chicago, IL
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Wedding Ceremony
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Woodstock, IL
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Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Oak Brook, IL
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Wedding Ceremony
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Chicago, IL
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Worship Service
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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New Lenox, IL
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Corporate Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
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Chicago, IL
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Birthday Party
7:30pm - 9:00pm
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Chicago, IL
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Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Milford, IN
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Wedding Ceremony
10:30am - 12:30pm
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Lake Zurich, IL
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Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Mokena, IL
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Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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South Bend, IN
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Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:15pm
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Rochelle, IL
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Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Glenview, IL
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Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 6:00pm
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Aurora, IL
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Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Chicago, IL
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Surprise
5:00pm - 5:15pm
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Chicago, IL
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Chicago Heights, IL
Wednesday
Worship Service
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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New Lenox, IL
Saturday
Worship Service
2:00pm - 5:30pm
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New Lenox, IL
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Chicago, IL
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Fennville, MI
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Milwaukee, WI
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Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 5:00pm
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Elburn, IL
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Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Union Pier, MI
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Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Kalamazoo, MI
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 1:30pm
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Lisle, IL
Sunday
Dinner Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Elk Grove Village, IL
Monday
Grand Opening
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Shorewood, IL
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Grandville, MI
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Milwaukee, WI
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Bartow, FL
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Clermont, FL
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Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Chicago, IL
Thursday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Longwood, FL
Friday
Birthday Party
12:00am - 1:00am
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Tampa, FL
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 9:30pm
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Melbourne Beach, FL
Sunday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:15pm
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Venice, FL
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