Cheryl Zylla has performed with Lyra Baroque Orchestra since its second season. She has performed with chamber music groups throughout the Twin Cities, North America, with the Vancouver, Boston, Nova Scotia, Ottawa, Duluth, and South Dakota symphonies, as well as the American Bach Soloists.

She teaches violin and viola, coaches youth symphonies, and serves as a judge for local auditions, solo and ensemble competitions, and private studios. Cheryl has degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Minnesota.

In her spare time, she gardens vegetables, knits, and shows purebred Rough Collies.