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Yasmeen Al-Mazeedi

Violinist, Music Producer, Composer, and Writer

Yasmeen Al-Mazeedi, also known as "YAS," is a multi-talented musician and artist. She is a full-time violinist, music producer, composer, and writer.12 Yasmeen has a diverse ethnic background, being half Japanese, a quarter Egyptian, and a quarter Kuwaiti, but was born in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and is a US citizen.2

Yasmeen studied violin performance and political science at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).2 After graduation, she initially worked in a philanthropic advisory firm but eventually decided to pursue music full-time.2

As a professional musician, Yasmeen has achieved significant success:

  1. She has played violin for numerous high-profile artists, including Selena Gomez, John Legend, Kanye West, Lil Nas X, and many others.2
  2. Yasmeen has performed at major events such as Coachella and the Grammys, alongside artists like Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus.2
  3. She has been releasing her own music projects, including a series of two-track mini EPs based on colors and moods.2

Yasmeen is passionate about representing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) artists in the music industry and hopes to continue breaking stereotypes and amplifying AAPI voices in the creative field.2

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Yasmeen Al-Mazeedi
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Culver City, California, United States