Zoe Markle is a versatile bassist who brings a creative and exploratory approach to her music. She has performed extensively across the United States as well as in Canada, Germany, and Belgium. Her career has seen her collaborate with esteemed artists like Mark Dresser and Germany’s renowned Ensemble Modern. Additionally, Zoe has contributed to two DownBeat award-winning recordings. Her passion for contemporary classical music has led her to commission and premiere many works by composers such as Joseph Schwantner, Nomi Epstein, Molly Joyce, and John Supko.

Zoe is a founding member of the contemporary classical and improvisational piano trio, Else, If Else, and the international multidisciplinary collective, Inland Ocean. She is passionate about collaboration and co-creation, and her work has been recognized with collaborative residencies at the Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff National Park and the Equivalent Behaviour Space in London.

Zoe is also an arts administrator who is passionate about supporting arts organizations and fostering collaboration. She currently works as the Managing Director for the 2025 Ear Taxi Festival in Chicago, IL, and also serves as the Membership Coordinator for the Fulton Street Collective. Zoe has received a certificate in arts leadership from the Institute for Music Leadership at the Eastman School of Music.

Zoe holds a Master's degree from the Eastman School of Music and a Bachelor of Music degree from Lawrence University. She is eternally grateful to all of her teachers and mentors, especially her primary teachers James VanDemark and Mark Urness.