Ellie Banke

Ellie Banke is a singer-songwriter from Downers Grove, Illinois. After going viral for a cover of Ed Sheeran's song "Dive (Ed [Sheeran song)|Dive]", Sheeran flew Banke to London for a collaboration. Sheeran and Banke's duet of "Dive" also went viral with more than 20 million views. In September 2025, it was announced that Banke will open for the Chicago and Minneapolis stops of Sheeran's Loop Tour.

Education

Banke attended North [High School (Downers Grove, Illinois)|Downers Grove North High School], where she sang a cover of "Photograph" at a pep assembly as a freshman. She is a student of Cheryl Porter, an internet-famous vocal coach.