MIUSc: MUSIc with a twist

Taka Lee (Kevin) has a Bachelor's of Music in Opera Performance from the UBC and a Master's of Music in Voice Performance from UWO. Taka teaches for the City of Burnaby, and is involved with productions throughout Western Canada.

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A fourth generation Japanese-Chinese-Canadian, Taka's family experienced the Chinese head tax and the unconstitutional Internment of Japanese Canadians. Growing up in BC’s Lower Mainland he witnessed the challenges immigrant families faced regarding accessibility to services and preservation of their culture. This has led to work in the arts and advocacy.

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Taka volunteers as VP of Powell Street Festival and is active bringing to life early Asian Canadian stories, including the Edwardian Cottage where Taka received of Richmond’s Heritage Award.

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Past activities include: FX’s Shogun, the Arts Club Theatre’s and Theatre Calgary’s production of Forgiveness by Mark Sakamoto adapted by Hiro Kanagawa, the Alberta tour of Hold These Truths by Jeanne Sakata, and The Surrey Re-enactors. Others include Carousel Theatre, Vancouver Opera, Vancouver Asian Actor Theatre, Children's Hospital PSA, Untold Stories of the ER, Canadian Museum of Human Rights as well as panels and conferences.

For Kevin's CV click here