about Everett
Everett C. Leigh
Under the esteemed guidance of Professor Ethan Dong since age nine, fifteen-year-old Everett has emerged as a piano prodigy whose extraordinary talent has been recognized by eminent figures including Professors Boris Berman, William Grant Naboré, Robert McDonald, Baruch Meir, Carol Leone, Inna Faliks, Robert Shannon, Stanislav Ioudenitch, as well as renowned pianists Alessandro Deljavan and Eric Lu.
Everett’s competitive achievements include winning the prestigious Bösendorfer and Yamaha USASU International Piano Competition, being named Pianist of the Year at the AD LIBITUM Warsaw International Piano Competition, claiming victory at the SoCalPhil Young Artists Solo Competition, and triumphing at the Pearl River Kayserburg International Youth Piano Competition. His remarkable journey includes over 50 victories in international competitions and a feature as the cover story for Maestro Magazine.
As a soloist, Everett has performed with the Vicente Chamber Orchestra of California, Pacific Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Santa Barbara Symphony, Glendale Youth Orchestra, and SoCal Philharmonic. His artistry has graced prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Disney Hall, the Soka Performing Arts Center, the Nixon Library, and Alex Theater.
Everett holds the distinction of being the sole Junior Piano Soloist appointed by the United Nations, representing UNITAR at high-profile events including the “Piano Recital Recording Concert for Refugees” at the United Nations Plaza in New York, with his performances featured in a UN-produced documentary.
Beyond his musical accomplishments, Everett founded EverEverest, a non-profit organization that organizes benefit concerts featuring young pianists to support underprivileged communities such as foster children. This initiative has garnered widespread support from organizations, politicians, and prestigious pianists, using music as a powerful force for social change.
Everett is also a champion swimmer, holds a Taekwondo Black Belt, is an expert in Pokémon lore, and enjoys traveling the world.
