Rebecca Huffman

Rebecca Huffman started playing the violin at the age of 4 in her hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She learned to love orchestral music at St. Olaf College while playing in the orchestra, where she performed the Korngold Violin Concerto as a tour soloist with the orchestra, and earned a BA in Political Science & Women’s Studies.

After college, Rebecca moved to Washington state, working for non-profits providing shelter & resources for homeless people, as well as advocacy and legal advice for tenants, including Nativity House, Columbia Legal Services, Northwest Justice Project, and Compass Housing Alliance, most recently working as a data analyst for Downtown Emergency Service Center. She is a strong advocate for Housing First and Harm Reduction philosophies.

While working for non-profits, Rebecca has continued to perform violin, including playing with various community orchestras such as Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Rock Orchestra, Seattle Festival Orchestra, and Northwest Mahler Festival, and playing in musical theatre productions. She also enjoys performing and recording the works of various local artists and composers.