Sina Karachiani
Sina Karachiani (b. 1996, Esfahan, Iran) is a San Francisco-based Iranian-American composer, artist, and engineer. His music, rooted in storytelling, fuses Western classical and Persian music traditions, exploring the intersection of identity, vulnerability, love, and laughter through intricate flowing melodies and colorful orchestration. His works have been performed by premier ensembles nationwide. Notable works include "Saharnaz", performed and recorded by Salastina as part of their 2026 Composers Collective, "Orison", commissioned by the Bergamot Quartet, and "Stranger of Kin"—an exploration of memory loss—premiered by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, with a mixed-quartet version recorded by members of the International Contemporary Ensemble. His orchestral piece, "Whirling Onward…", received the American Prize and was adapted into a dance film. Sina graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern California with dual degrees in Music Composition and Computer Science. At USC, he was named a prestigious Renaissance Scholar for his interdisciplinary studies and a Discovery Scholar.
