About

BIO
During her internship at Chicago's legendary Metro, Chess Knight was first booked by owner Joe Shanahan after he was impressed by a couple mixes she made for the office. Fun side gig evolved into full-time profession and now Chess is one of the busiest DJs in Chicago.  Whether playing house and disco on a sexy rooftop, funk and RnB poolside, or EDM and hip-hop in a packed club, Chess is known for her versatility and eclectic mixes. She has performed at CMJ, SXSW, Wicker Park Fest, Spring Awakening, Taste of Chicago, and Lollapalooza along with being featured in The Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, Refinery29, The Creator's Project/VICE, and URB Magazine. 

CORPORATE CLIENTS
Some of Knight's corporate clients have included Rockstar Games, Nike, Ferrari,Volkswagen, Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Top Shop, Prada, Versace, Bloomingdale's, Adler Planetarium, and the Art Institute of Chicago. 

CURRENT RESIDENCIES
Chess is currently a DJ at Chicago hotspots DISCO, Celeste, Bordel, Beatnik, Beauty Bar, East Room, Virgin Hotels' Cerise Rooftop and Z Bar at The Peninsula Hotel Chicago.