Mari Lee is an artist and entrepreneur dedicated to creating deep human connections through listening.

Praised as “extremely impressive” by The Strad, Mari has performed as a violinist at such prestigious venues as the Wigmore Hall, Berliner Philharmonie, and Carnegie Hall, as well as renowned festivals including Ravinia, Verbier, and Marlboro.

As the founder of Salon Séance, Mari creates and produces experiential concerts blending music, storytelling, and Japanese ceremonies. Salon Séance has been presented by leading arts organizations such as Schubert Club and Howland Chamber Music Circle, as well as corporate partners including Google and IMEX.

Mari is an alumna of New England Conservatory of Music and Universität der Künste Berlin, studying under Miriam Fried and Nora Chastain. She was a fellow at Carnegie Hall's Ensemble Connect and Beth Morrison's Producer Academy, and is a member of Creative & Independent Producer Alliance.