Multi-instrumentalist Philippa Thompson studied classical strings growing up in California, but before long she became an improviser and a folkie also. Now she lives in Brooklyn and plays violin, viola, guitar, ukulele, musical saw, spoons, washboard and sings. On-going projects include the M Shanghai String Band, Gloria Deluxe, and the Ukuladies. She’s also appeared on stage and on recording with Belle and Sebastian, Beth Orton, Anti-Social Music, and award-winning theater company Accinosco. In addition to performing, Philippa manages the Bang on a Can Summer Music Festival at MASS MoCA.