Ana Luisa Diaz de Cossio is a violinist and experimental artist, whose work explores social phenomena as well as spontaneity and resonance in space. Through extended techniques, Ana challenges conventional violin playing, exploring the limits of sound within the instrument.
With a keen interest in experimental music, Ana has taken workshops with the Silk Road Ensemble, Collaboratory-Paris as part of Manifesté at IRCAM, and has been part of the Berklee Interdisciplinary Arts Institute, Harvard Chamber Music Festival, Dark Music Days, Time for Music, Next Festival of Emerging Artists among others. She currently holds fellowships from Conacyt-Cultura to finance her studies and bespoken which is a platform for artist-leaders. Ana holds degrees from Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Listaháskoli Íslands.