Leah Forrest

MAIR Candidate at Johns Hopkins SAIS

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

About

Passionate about peace-building, dialogue, and faith. Looking forward to starting my master's degree in International Relations at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies this fall!

Experience

  • Childcare Worker at Burn Boot Camp
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Violinist and Violist at Allegro Music, Inc.
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

    - Play violin or viola for a wedding once every month - Play with a string quartet, trio, or with a pianist for a 30-minute prelude, ceremony music, and sometimes a cocktail hour - Repertoire includes classical and pop arrangements - Locations include venues in northwest SC and southwest NC

  • Violinist and Violist at Emerald Empire Band
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    - Play violin or viola for a wedding once every 3 months. - Play with a string quartet, trio, or with a pianist for a 30-minute prelude, ceremony music, and sometimes a cocktail hour. - Repertoire includes classical and pop arrangements.

  • Children's Ministry Intern Emeritus at Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church
    May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Assisted with summer programming for over 500 families. Programs included 3-5 events weekly for grades K-4th, Sunday morning nursery and activities, and VBS.

  • Musician at Freelance
    Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

    Freelance musician, playing violin and viola in weddings, bluegrass sessions, and orchestral works. Notable performances include Rivertree Singers' production of Brahm's Requiem (Greenville, USA, 2018), Rivertree Singers' performance of CREATION (Greenville, USA, 2024), and Vox Anima London's performance of CREATION (Cambridge, UK, 2025). Teach private lessons to young students.