
Chris Thile
Department: Acting
Biography
Christopher Scott Thile is an American mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and radio personality, best known for his work in the progressive acoustic trio Nickel Creek and the acoustic folk and progressive bluegrass quintet Punch Brothers. He is a 2012 MacArthur Fellow.
Known For

The Goat Rodeo Sessions Live
2012

Punch Brothers - Live From Blackbird
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Inside 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
2014

Bluegrass Journey
2004

Revival: The Sam Bush Story
2015

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019

Chris Thile: Essential Techniques for Mandolin
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Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well World Tour Live
2024

How to Grow a Band
2012