Addison Ellis-Otovo studies at the Peabody Preparatory and is a member of the Peabody Youth Orchestra, studying under the baton of Andrés González. Addison studies privately in the studio of Dr. Renate Falkner at the Peabody Preparatory and is mentored by Mahoko Eguchi, violist in the National Symphony Orchestra. She is a member of the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Program, a Black Violin Youth, and a student member of the Friday Morning Music Club. An avid fan of chamber music, Addison has played in several chamber ensembles, and her duo won the 2025 Misbin Family Memorial Chamber Music Competition (Junior Division). An active member of her local community, Addison has performed as a soloist at a variety of venues, including: the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Millennium Stage, Strathmore Mansion, and Steinway Gallery. She has also played at Washington Nationals Stadium.