Becky Ackley is originally from Green Bay, WI but moved to Southern California in 2003 in search of the sunshine. She is a saxophone player and performs throughout the region in various jazz and world music ensembles. She received her BA in Music from the University of WI-Green Bay with a focus in Jazz Studies, and earned an MA in Arts Management from Claremont Graduate University. Besides performing music, she enjoys swimming and spending time with her family.