Yui is the Head of the Accompanying Department for Loyola University New Orleans and is the Principle Keyboard for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Her vocal accompanist experience has led to work with opera companies in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Shreveport, New Orleans and Opera in Ozark. Born and raised in Japan, she earned her performance degree from Musashino Academia Musicae in Tokyo before joining the Loyola University New Orleans community. She is thrilled to welcome the Schmidt Vocal Arts competition at Loyola University.