Simona Shao, a Los Angeles native, is a classically trained pianist who began studying music at the age of 4. As a studio musician and songwriter, she has worked with acclaimed producers in the music industry, from Dillon Francis to John Feldmann. She is a merited global performer, with a bronze trophy from the 2012 International Beijing Water Cube Competition and 1st place awards from ICN Network’s “American Stars” Singing Competition TV Show. In 2015, Simona was a Pasadena Tournament of Roses Royal Court Princess, and was invited to participate in The Voice of China. She attended the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of Business, and a music minor. To track her latest music updates, follow Simona on Spotify.