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Elisa Kain Johnson (age 20) is a composer, pianist, and singer-songwriter from Seattle, Washington whose music often explores elements of social justice and identity. Her music has been performed by both professional and student musicians, including the Seattle Symphony, the Thomas More University Chorale, and the ensemble loadbang. Elisa has been honored to receive awards from The American Prize, the Washington State Music Teachers Association, the National Federation of Music Clubs, and The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York. A sophomore at Northwestern University, Elisa currently studies with Jay Alan Yim and is majoring in Music Composition and Biology.