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Barbie Chien, a multi-instrumentalist skilled in the Chinese classical music form, mixes razor-sharp accuracy with delicate beauty and expressiveness in her performances of Chinese Classical, Folk, Fusion, Electronica, and World music that have moved audiences with their passion, intimacy and intensity.

As a member of Los Angeles Classical Chinese Orchestra since 1994, Chien has performed for audiences throughout Southern California at venues such as Cox Arena in San Diego, James Armstrong Theatre in Torrance, San Gabriel Civic Auditorium, and Santa Barbara Museum of Arts. Her performance with the Orchestra at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for Los Angeles' 38th Annual Holiday Celebration was broadcast on KCET and hit action TV series Martial Law on CBS.

Chien has been a frequent guest lecturer at California State University, Northridge. In 2000, She collaborated with e:trinity, an electronic band that combines electronic dance music with the traditional and indigenous styles from Asia. e:trinity's music has been featured in radio stations in the Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco Bay areas.

Currently, Chien is teaching guzheng and is experimenting in composition and interpretation of the classical, folk, modern and pop repertoire. She is dedicated to fostering and promoting Chinese classical music in the cultural life of Southern California.

Chien is a member of American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Local 47, and the Recording Academy.