Violinist Phaik Tzhi Chua moved to Cleveland almost two years ago and has performed locally with Alchemy Baroque. She is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in historical performance practice under Julie Andrijeski in Case Western Reserve University. Phaik Tzhi holds a Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance from Queens College (CUNY),New York. While in New York, she has performed with Salon/Sanctuary Concerts, New York Continuo Collective, and Manhattan Opera Studio.