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Esther Chae

Esther Chae
Cello
Fellow
2025
Age
23
Birthplace
Miami, Florida
School/Professional Affiliation
The Juilliard School
Compeers
Steve and Marnie Pinsker
Scholarship
The Stephen Schaible and Daron Builta Scholarship in Cello
That's All for Now!

ESTHER CHAE 23, born in Miami, Florida, is earning her master's degree at The Juilliard School, studying with Astrid Schween and Clara Minhye Kim. She won the LISMA International Competition in 2023, performed as a soloist at Zankel Hall in November 2024, and holds the Morse Teaching and GLUCK Community Service Engagement Fellowships. She also teaches privately.