Kelly Leong began her musical journey at an early age, starting piano at five and violin at six.
On piano, Kelly has earned top honors in numerous competitions, including the Charleston International Music Competition, the CCMTAC Sonata Festival, and the BAMA US International Open Music Competition.
Equally passionate about the violin, Kelly serves as the concertmaster of her middle school orchestra. Her violin achievements include multiple awards from the Charleston International Music Competition, London Young Musician, the Birmingham International Music Competition, and the Vivaldi International Music Competition.
Beyond her musical accomplishments, Kelly is active in Kung Fu, and won multiple All-Around Championships at the Golden State International Wushu Championships.
Watch Kelly Leong perform Bourbon Street Saturday Night by William Gillock on the piano for the 20th Century Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Kelly Leong perform Nocturne In C Minor, Op. Post. by Frederic Chopin on the piano for the 2022 Romantic Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Kelly Leong perform Arabesque No. 1 by Claude Debussy on the piano for the 2023 Romantic Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Kelly Leong perform Concerto No.5 in A Major 1st Movement by Mozart on the violin for the 2024 Classical Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Kelly Leong perform Variations Theme of Corelli by Tartini/Kreisler on the violin for the 2025 Global Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.