Lacey Chataignier is a classically trained violinist and longtime advocate for Louisiana’s music sector. For more than 20 years, she has worked across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to strengthen the state’s music ecosystem and create opportunities for artists, communities, and businesses.
Previously, served in the Entertainment Office at Louisiana Economic Development, where she directed the nation’s first state music incentive program to rebuild and expand live performance and recording infrastructure after Hurricane Katrina. She also managed the Tipitina’s Foundation Music Co-Op Project for several years, supporting artist development and working musicians across the Capital Region.
As a respected leader within Louisiana’s music community and a professional member of the Recording Academy, Lacey combines firsthand experience as a working music professional with a commitment to preserving the state’s musical heritage and creating lasting opportunities for its music creators.