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Soprano RAEJIN LEE has an active performing career, with appearances throughout the United States, Italy, and Korea in oratorio, recital, and opera. She has performed such roles as Adina in ?L’elisir d’amore?, Pamina in ?Die Zauberflöte?, Juliette in ?Romeo et Juliette?, Gretel in ?Hänsel and Gretel?, Giulietta in ?I Capuletti e i Montecchi?, Despina in ?Così fan tutte,? and Laetitia in ?The Old Maid and the Thief?. Dr. Lee has received many honors and awards, including a special prize for her distinguished performance of the Italian Art Song repertoire from the Italian American Cultural Foundation. She was the full scholarship recipient from the National Association of Teachers of Singing, to participate in the SongFest Professional Development Program for College Teachers. Her biography has been listed in Who’s Who reference books including; Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World, and Who’s Who of American Women. She was a featured soloist in the contemporary Vocal Ensemble at Indiana University, where she earned her Bachelor's and Master’s degrees. She received an Artist Diploma from the Cleveland Institute of Music and she completed her doctoral studies at Rutgers University in New Jersey as a student of Faith Esham. Dr. Lee is collaborating with Dr. Jean Ahn, a composer and lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley, in publishing a Collection of Korean Art Songs, based on traditional folk tune element, to be used as a source by professional singers who are seeking to expand their repertoire as well as to introduce Korean Art Song to the world. Dr. Lee is co-coordinator for the vocal program at the Montecito International Music Festival where she has been a voice faculty since 2015. Originally from Seoul, Korea, Dr. Lee is currently Associate Professor and Director of Vocal Studies at La Sierra University.