Telalit Charksy

Telalit Charsky (; born June 20, 1986) is an Israeli cellist, now residing in the United States. She performs as Telalit, stylized in all caps.

Early life and education

Charsky was born in Tel Aviv on June 20, 1986. Her father was a lawyer, and her mother was a ballet dancer. Conductor Yuval Zaliouk is her maternal uncle. Jacqueline du Pré has been named as her primary inspiration for playing. Health complications from juvenile diabetes caused her to delay pursuit of an advanced degree for one year. He bequeathed her his cello, which she still plays.

Career

Charsky turned down an offer to join the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, opting to instead tour the world as a soloist.

She recorded a duet with pianist Ron Regev in 2013, performing the complete piano sonatas of Ludwig van Beethoven.

Charsky released a cover of "Say Something" in 2013, with an accompanying music video directed by Eyal Refaelov.

Charsky accompanied Fred Durst for his cover of "Changes" that aired during the Back to the Beginning concert on July 5, 2025.