Kristy Aki Oshiro

Kristy Aki Oshiro is an accomplished taiko artist and educator with extensive experience in various leadership and instructional roles. Currently serving as the Executive Director for both Queer Taiko and Tsubaki Ensemble since 2015, Kristy has also been a vendor for Visions In Education Charter School, providing private and group taiko lessons since 2014. As a taiko instructor since 2013 at San Mateo Buddhist Temple Taiko and the Creative Director for Placer Ume Taiko since 2008, Kristy has developed curriculum and led workshops. Additionally, Kristy has a successful freelance career as a touring instructor and workshop facilitator since 2000 and has performed nationally and internationally with groups like Taikoza and Sacramento Taiko Dan. Kristy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance in Percussion from Portland State University.