Elyssa Bustamante AKA “The Funky Latina” is an Event Producer, Host, Podcaster, and DJ based in Phoenix. In 2022, she founded the Funky Latina Music Festival — an annual showcase for Latin indie artists. She was also a Partner and Music Curator for the Phochella Art & Music Festival. She has hosted a variety of events, including: the pop-up concert series "Joy to the Polls," the Latina-owned "Mujeres Mercado," ASU’s “Movies on the Field," and countless live performances throughout the Valley of the Sun.

Elyssa is a music maven. She has curated playlists for brands such as Buchanan’s and Shop Latinx, written articles for Remezcla, and served as a guest speaker at Girls Rock! Phoenix — a nonprofit that empowers kids through music education.

Currently, she hosts “The Funky Latina Podcast”– sharing her music expertise and chatting with emerging artists. She is also featured in the documentary, “The Funky Latina” -- which chronicles her inspirational journey producing her inaugural music festival. The film premiered at the Chandler International Film Festival and has been an Official Selection at the Orange County Latino Film Festival and the Flagstaff International Film Festival, among others. Elyssa was featured by The Arizona Republic as a “Latino Influencer to Follow” and recently named as one of the “Top 40 Most Outstanding Latino Entrepreneurs and Leaders of the Year” from Premios Nosotros. She received her BA from Arizona State University.