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Melanie Chen

Melanie Chen
Cello
Fellow
2025
Age
21
Birthplace
Boston, Massachusetts
School/Professional Affiliation
The Juilliard School
Compeers
Susan Berger, Mikki Andina
Scholarship
The Susan and Adam Berger Scholarship in Cello

MELANIE CHEN 21, born in Boston, Massachusetts, begins earning her master's degree this fall at The Juilliard School, studying with Natasha Brofsky. In 2023 she was a finalist in the Stulberg International String Competition and placed third in the MTNA Young Artist Performance Competition. Melanie also serves as a substitute cellist with the Nashville Symphony.