“Sometimes, being different feels a lot like being alone. But with that being said, being true to that and being true to my standards and my way of doing things in my art and my music, everything that has made me feel very different... in the end, it has made me the happiest.”

American violinist and songwriter

Lindsey Stirling is an American violinist and songwriter known for choreographed violin performances. She rose to wider attention through live shows and music videos on her official YouTube channel, which she created in 2007. Her work blends playing and movement, with performances designed as visual as well as musical pieces. The channel made her style especially visible online, and her public identity is closely tied to that mix of violin performance, choreography, and original songwriting.