Emma Zhang is a composer, producer, and audio engineer based in Los Angeles. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University and is currently a student in the Composition and Experimental Sound Practices program at CalArts. She works as both a solo artist (under the stage name Layla Uda) and a member of the electronic duo Parallel EVE (under the stage name Yaojiu). Her composition focuses on deconstructing and recasting the abstract texture of moments, concepts, or impressions. She uses synthesizers as her primary instrument and is obsessed with muddy, foggy, and watery elements because of her swampy personality. She is 101.9% Otaku and has mania in video games, anime, and ACG culture.

Emma Zhang

Emma Zhang is a composer, producer, and audio engineer based in Los Angeles. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University and is currently a student in the Composition and Experimental Sound Practices program at CalArts. She works as both a solo artist (under the stage name Layla Uda) and a member of the electronic duo Parallel EVE (under the stage name Yaojiu). Her composition focuses on deconstructing and recasting the abstract texture of moments, concepts, or impressions. She uses synthesizers as her primary instrument and is obsessed with muddy, foggy, and watery elements because of her swampy personality. She is 101.9% Otaku and has mania in video games, anime, and ACG culture.

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Emma Zhang is a composer, producer, and audio engineer based in Los Angeles. She
received her Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University and is currently a
student in the Composition and Experimental Sound Practices program at CalArts.
She works as both a solo artist (under the stage name Layla Uda) and a member of
the electronic duo Parallel EVE (under the stage name Yaojiu).

Her composition focuses on deconstructing and recasting the abstract texture of
moments, concepts, or impressions. She uses synthesizers as her primary instrument
and is obsessed with muddy, foggy, and watery elements because of her swampy
personality. She is 101.9% Otaku and has mania in video games, anime, and ACG
culture.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Fluent
Korean
Intermediate
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Composer & Producer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - November 1, 2025
Composed and produced electronic ambient soundtracks using software synthesizers (four full albums and two singles). Set up three sound installations and performed in three live performances in local areas with audiences of up to fifty. Collaborated with other artists on songwriting and production for five songs across singles.
Producer & Audio Designer at Central Studios
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Produced and designed audio for two promotional videos, including composition, sound mixing, and sound design. Coordinated five shoot days and post-production by managing schedules, contacting talents, and communicating between creative teams and clients.
Teaching Assistant at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Demonstrated the operation of an analog mixing studio and instructed students on the application of the mixing console, tape recorder, DAWs (Pro Tools and Logic), and synthesizer.

Education

Master of Fine Arts, Composition and Experimental Sound Practice at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts; Interdisciplinary Major in History and Philosophy of Science and Art Science; Minor in Japanese Language at New York University
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Education