Chrysta Cherrie grew up in Akron, Ohio. She attended Eastern Michigan University, where she studied Electronic Media & Film and was active with EMU student-run station, WQBR.
She arrived at WEMU in 2002 as an intern and went on to work as a music librarian and producer before joining the on-air staff. Chrysta credits WEMU’s Mary Catherine Smith, Jessica Webster, and former Outside Within host James Cornish as her musical mentors.
In her non-music life, Chrysta enjoys playing word games and exploring foods of the world.
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