Julia Kim

Julia Kim is a dedicated musician and leader with extensive experience in both the performing arts and organizational management. Currently serving as a violinist at the Music Institute of Chicago since 2021 and a member of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, Julia has held roles such as concertmaster and principal violinist. As Co Executive Director, Ambassador, and Chief Marketing Officer at Queens United Chess from March 2021 to June 2024, Julia contributed to the organization's growth and outreach efforts. Additionally, as a Student Researcher at the Rowley Lab in Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Julia conducted significant research on Kawasaki disease. Julia is a recipient of the '23 and '24 Merit Scholarship and has completed education at Walter Payton College Prep and Whitney Young Magnet High School Academic Center, with further studies at Harvard University.