Judy Yin-Chi Lee

Biography

Judy Yin-Chi Lee, a Taiwanese-born musician, has established herself as a dynamic and versatile force in the New York Metropolitan music scene. As a commercial musician, Judy has performed or recorded with over 20 Broadway productions and iconic artists, including Ray Charles, Harry Connick Jr., Hugh Jackman, Jason Robert Brown, Kelli O'Hara, Lang Lang, and Audra McDonald. Her credits also extend to major media outlets like CBS News, the NFL, and prestigious projects for Netflix, Paramount, and Warner Brothers. In the classical music world, Judy has performed with renowned orchestras such as the New York City Ballet, the New Jersey Symphony, the American Symphony Orchestra, and more. As a soloist, she has traveled across the globe, performing in countries like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China. In the United States, she performs regularly in major venues, including Carnegie Hall, David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, The Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, among others. Judy is the first female Asian brass player to hold a Broadway show chair.

In addition to her musical career, Judy is deeply committed to the arts community through her work as an Arts Administrator. She spent nearly eight years at the New Jersey Symphony, where she led the Community Engagement Program, organizing over 160 annual events at schools, senior centers, hospitals, and community spaces. Today, Judy serves as the Chief Program Officer at Maestra Music, overseeing all organizational programs. She was also an Adjunct Instructor of French Horn at Drew University and participated in the 2023 NYFA Incubator for Executive Leaders of Color.

Dedicated to giving back, Judy serves as a council member on the Metuchen Arts Council, actively promoting arts initiatives in her hometown. She was appointed by the Metuchen Mayor to the Steering Committee for the Metuchen Arts District project, a multimillion-dollar initiative to preserve and revitalize the town’s historic theater and surrounding area.