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Kelle Jolly

Smiling woman with a large orange flower in her hair holds a handmade wooden guitar. She wears a colorful floral dress and long green earrings, and stands against a light background.

Contact Name: Kelle Jolly

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Knoxville, Tennessee
United States

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Phone: (865) 622-7174

Counties Worked In:
Anderson, Bedford, Benton, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Cannon, Carroll, Carter, Cheatham, Chester, Claiborne, Clay, Cocke, Coffee, Crockett, Cumberland, Davidson, Decatur, Dekalb, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Fentress, Franklin, Gibson, Giles, Grainger, Greene, Grundy, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardeman, Hardin, Hawkins, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Lake, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Loudon, Macon, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Maury, Mcminn, Mcnairy, Meigs, Monroe, Montgomery, Moore, Morgan, Obion, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Polk, Putnam, Rhea, Roane, Robertson, Rutherford, Scott, Sequatchie, Sevier, Shelby, Smith, Stewart, Sullivan, Sumner, Tipton, Trousdale, Unicoi, Union, Van Buren, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Weakley, White, Williamson, Wilson,

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http://kellejolly.com

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About

Kelle Jolly, an accomplished jazz musician and captivating storyteller, embodies a harmonious blend of talent and dedication. With a Master of Art in Communication and Storytelling Studies from East Tennessee State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from South Carolina State University, her journey is steeped in excellence. A seasoned educator, she imparts her wisdom generously. From prestigious performances at TEDx ETSU to captivating audiences on international stages, her musical prowess knows no bounds. Through workshops and clinics, she continues to inspire and uplift students worldwide. Kelle Jolly is the author of the children’s book, Lady Fay Ukulele.

Program Overview

Kelle Jolly provides teaching artist residencies and workshops that use ukulele, blues songwriting, storytelling, and arts integration to build creativity, communication, and cultural understanding in K–12 classrooms. Students learn foundational ukulele skills while exploring Appalachian and African Diaspora traditions through music, storytelling, songwriting, and interactive performances.

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