Meet the Chai Notes

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Inna Grant '19 (President, Choreographer) is a mezzo and Applied Economics and Management major from West Nyack, NY.

Ariel Gulchin '19 (Treasurer, Social Chair) is a soprano and Applied Economics and Management major. One of her main goals is to never get laryngitis. Ever. When she’s not singing, Ariel loves to complain about walking the slope and rap all of the words to Childish Gambino songs.

Nathan Lee '19 is a tenor and Policy Analysis and Management major from Billerica, MA. Although he played guitar and piano and sang occasionally in high school, Nathan never considered joining collegiate a cappella until a friend dared him to audition for the Chai Notes in his freshman year. When he's not jamming with the group he now considers his second family, Nathan loves reading classic novels, playing guitar, debating, and adventuring with friends.

Nina Simpkins '19 (Assistant Musical Director, Graphic Designer) is an alto and Art History major from Bethesda, MD. She loves music and has been singing for years including in her high school a cappella group. When she’s not singing, you can probably find her drinking cranberry juice with Sloane in Libe, reading about art, doodling or quoting “Friends.”

Elise Cording '20 (Secretary, Social Chair) is a soprano and English major from Los Altos, CA.

Yitz Muroff '20 (Musical Director) is a baritone from Harrisburg, PA.

Sophie Malki '21 (Publicity Manger) is a soprano and Biological Sciences major from New York, NY. You can usually find her making an inordinate number of Harry Potter references, singing along to Broadway musical soundtracks, or procrastinating at Olin. She hopes to pursue a career in biological research or medicine.

Sapir Shanskhalil '21 is an alto.

Ari Salkin-Weiss '21 (ACAC Liaison) is a bass and Undecided major in the College of Arts and Sciences from Chicago, IL. While you may not have seen him around campus, you’ve definitely heard him, as he is the one guy who will sing without invitation. He enjoys a fun round of Smash Brothers with friends, and can recite all of Les Misérables by heart.

Jesse Linevsky '22 is a tenor in the School of Hotel Administration from Weston, FL. He loves woodworking, slacklining, watches, and cold calling.