ELLIS MENSAH is a vocalist, composer, arranger, and instrumentalist currently based in Baltimore, MD. They have performed with ensembles affiliated with Johns Hopkins University and performed at places like An Die Musik, the Eubie Blake Center, and the Hargrove. They love to attend jazz jam sessions and play with other talented instrumentalists and vocalists in the area. Growing up in East Hartford, CT, they’ve always had a fond love for music and sharing their passion with others. They have played the trumpet since elementary school and have taken lessons with Dr. John Charles Thomas for trumpet Dr. Jessica Rudman, and Professor Haneef Nelson at the Hartt Preparatory Academy. They have gone on to sing under the guidance of Professor Charenée Wade at the Peabody Conservatory at the Johns Hopkins University. They are passionate about music education and enjoy meeting students where they are at and helping them on their own musical journeys. They graduated with their Bachelor’s in Music Composition and Music Education in May 2026 and have worked with professors like Dr. Sky Macklay, Professor Du Yun, and Dr. Nina Fukuoka, Dr. Rachel Brashier, Dr. Laura Parker, and Dr. Harlan Parker. They are currently pursuing their Master’s in Music Education and Jazz Voice working with Professor Charenée Wade and Dr. Rachel Brashier.