Helen Money is the stage name of Alison Chesley, a Chicago based cellist.  She has worked as a performing and recording artist for over 25 years, releasing five solos records as well as appearing as a guest artist on many others. She has toured nationally and internationally, with artists such as Sleep, Neurosis, Earth, and Shellac. Her sixth record, Trace, a collaboration with producer and composer Will Thomas, is now out on Thrill Jockey Records.