There is a preconceived idea that girls can’t drum, but Chix with Stix have eliminated that thought from any skeptics mind forever. Initially attracting audiences purely out of fascination, Chix with Stix now has a solid fan base that is constantly growing. The band members are Stefania Stefani, Rikki Brest and Anastasia Ferrara. 

Their show appeals to a wide audience, allowing them to perform at all events including corporate events, festivals, clubs, launches, parties and schools all over South Africa since 2004. They moved into the international scene in 2009.  Their set includes drumming on traditional drum kit, Latin and African percussion.  These three girl have created own exclusive sound.
“The rhythms they create are thunderous.”
They have been endorsed by Audix Microphones, Paiste Cymbals and Toca Percussion.

Name: Stefania Stefani
Date of Birth: 4 January 1985
Years playing: 10 years
Influences:
Brad Hargreaves -Third Eye Blind
Dave Grohl – Foo Fighters
Biography:
At the age of 12 Stefania was chosen to be trained in Italy under the guidance of Wilma Vernocchi, a renowned opera singer. She has studied through The Trinity College of London, The National School of the Arts and Performing Arts Campus. She has received many awards for her vocals and song writing. She has qualifications in Sound Engineering, Piano and Keyboard, Drumming and Early Childhood Development to name a few subjects.
Stefania continues to surround herself with music and the arts.
She is currently the lead vocalist for ‘Mirror’, Producer and Session Artist at Shade Studios Record Label, Managing Director of Similar Song.com, a website dedicated to music and founder of
‘A Musical Experience Studios’ where beginners are taught music