Cherielynn Westrich (born January 21, 1966) is an American musician and politician best known as an founding member of the power pop band The Rentals and contributing to their biggest hit Friends of P.[1] Westrich was born in Missouri in 1966.

[2] Prior to politics, Westrich had been involved in the music industry as a vocalist and keyboardist for The Rentals, as a vocalist and bassist for Supersport 2000, and also as the singer for The Slow Signal Fade.

Westrich has appeared on the television program Overhaulin', where she's worked on cars.

She owns MalWood USA LLC, a manufacturer of hydraulic clutch pedals in Ottumwa, Iowa.

[3] Westrich announced her candidacy for the vacant senate seat in District 13 following the passage of the (second) redistricting map in October 2021.