Karen Yamasaki is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer who is due to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance, accompanied by a minor in Psychology, from Chapman University. Originally from Huntington Beach, California, Karen's technical training commenced at the age of four, and has since matured her artistry in an array of genres including jazz, contemporary, ballet, and modern. Karen currently serves as a co-president of the Chapman University Dance Team, which has a noteworthy streak of 14 consecutive national titles. In her most recent performance, Karen was a featured dancer in Alicia Guy's piece entitled "Exolovo," which was showcased at the 2022 Fall Faculty Dance concert at Chapman University. Karen has also showcased her talent in various Chapman productions, including the Las Vegas Dance Tour, Mainstage, Concert Intime, and Chapman Dance Alliance. She has had the pleasure of working with choreographers such as Darina Littleton, Azuki Umeda, Elizabeth Maxwell, and Wilson Mendieta. Karen's passion for the performing arts, coupled with her dedication and hard work, has culminated in her readiness to launch her career in Los Angeles, where she will continue to follow her passion and expand her artistry.