Stephanie Nilles

Art in the cafe...

Dottie and Josie Brand (Two Peas in a Pod)


"Summer Magic"


June 2026



We are self-taught artists who create work inspired by healing, nature, travel, and personal experiences. Growing up, art became a way for us to process emotions, express ourselves, and create spaces that felt meaningful and comforting. Our first “gallery” was our college apartment, which we transformed with our own artwork and nature-inspired design and the power of the feminine. Sharing our space and work with others encouraged us to continue creating and exploring art more seriously. Inspired by our Latin culture, color, emotion, and everyday moments, our work reflects themes of connection, growth,...
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Saturday, November 8, 2008

Stephanie Nilles' music was perhaps best described by a friend as "Ella Fitzgerald on speed beating some sense into Regina Spektor." Trained in piano since the age of 6, Stephanie holds a BA in classical piano performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music and has been a finalist as the Young Concert Artists' International Competition and the Corpus Christi International Piano Competition. These days, she is usually out on the road with a Roland and small PA system performing her own politically-influenced folk/jazz tunes at colleges and dive bars. She has appeared at such venues as Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, The Bitter End, and The Cutting Room, and she has collaborated with artists like Bobby McFerrin and Christian Howes, in styles ranging from free improv and burlesque accompaniment to funk fusion and classical chamber music.

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