I am a retired music professor who believes that all individuals deserve the opportunity to tell their own stories. My storytelling has been shaped by many years of performing as a folk musician while living in the Rocky Mountains, working as a music therapist, singing professional opera, and earning a PhD in music education.

I love to share stories about miracles, silliness, joy, faith, courage, and compassion. To embellish these stories, I play folk instruments and sing. My tales are often flavored by my Jewish heritage. I was featured on the Rising Star Stage at the 2024 Texas Storytelling Festival, as a teller at the 2024 TSA Tellebration, and told at the 2025 Erudite Storytelling Festival in Singapore. I am a member of Denton storytelling guild and the Territory Tellers in OK.

Email: chavala4@gmail.com
(940) 391-3538