Kevin Charoensri is a Thai-American composer, pianist, conductor, and arts advocate from San Diego, CA, pursuing his master’s degree at Michigan State University. Described by The Washington Post as offering a “bristling musical response,” his music seeks to transcend the score, often centering stories from historically marginalized communities, particularly those within the AAPI community. Beyond composition, Kevin is an active public voice for the arts and representation, having appeared on CNN and several podcasts to speak about cultural advocacy and youth leadership in music.