Liz Carroll is an esteemed American fiddler, composer, and performer, renowned for her virtuosic command of Irish traditional music. Born in Chicago to Irish immigrant parents, Carroll has been an ambassador of the Celtic fiddle tradition since she first garnered attention as a child prodigy. By age 18, she had cemented her status within the Irish music community by winning the All-Ireland Senior Championship, a prestigious award that signified her prowess and heralded the start of an influential career.

Across the expanse of her discography, including albums like "Half Day Road" and "On the Offbeat," Carroll's compositions and arrangements have both preserved and reinvigorated traditional Irish music. Her ability to interweave the technical and emotive aspects of fiddle playing is showcased in releases such as "Double Play" with John Doyle, and "Lake Effect." Known for her skilled storytelling through instrumental music, her earlier works like "Lost in the Loop" and self-titled "Liz Carroll" have become iconic within the folk genre. Her collaborative albums, "In Play" with John Doyle and "A Friend Indeed," demonstrate her strong rapport with fellow musicians and her flair for creative interplay. A Grammy-nominated artist, a NEA National Heritage Fellow, and a recipient of the Cumadóir TG4, Ireland's most significant traditional music prize, Liz Carroll is a living legend whose influence and music continue to inspire and captivate listeners around the world.