Violinist STEPHANIE YU is a performer, collaborator, and composer based in Los Angeles. Holding a Bachelor and Master of Music from the Juilliard School as a recipient of C.V. Starr & Teplitsky Memorial scholarships, she has performed in various venues across the United States and the world, including the Royal Albert Hall, Berghain Panorama Bar, the Kennedy Center, the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. A member of the Recording Academy, Yu is also a versatile collaborator, as she enjoys doing projects with unique artists. She continues to record for film, tv, and video game soundtracks, and has performed in live bands/sessions for iconic artists including Beyoncé, Chloe x Halle, Cypress Hill, Danny Elfman, Justin Timberlake, Jónsi, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, The Who, The Midnight Hour, and more. As a DJ under the moniker "Hustlekat," Stephanie was a monthly resident for NTS Radio, a global radio platform with studios in London, Los Angeles and Shanghai. In 2025, marking her label debut with the record label Curious Music, she is releasing a full length LP with her collaborator Collin Davis entitled "DEAFCAGE." Stephanie also enjoys staying active in her community. She ran the New York City (2015) and Los Angeles Marathons (2018), and is a regular outreach worker for the unhoused.