About Coco Shao
Throughout her time at Berklee, Coco has been honoured with numerous accolades that have fueled her commitment to her craft. For instance, she was awarded the prestigious Berklee College of Music Annual Scholarship in Performance and was placed on the Berklee Dean’s List in both 2022 and 2024. These achievements are a testament to her hard work and dedication, and they motivate her to continue striving for excellence. Along the way, she has also earned multiple Gold Medal awards at the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival in 2018, 2019, and 2020, which have been truly rewarding milestones.
One of her standout performances was as a percussionist with the Berklee Symphonic Wind Ensemble at the Berklee Performance Center. It was an unforgettable experience that left her in awe of the power music holds in creating a shared, magical moment with an audience. To Coco, music is not just a job—it’s a passion that she’s been nurturing for the past 14 years. When she steps onto the stage, all she wants is to immerse herself in the joy of performing fully, and there’s no place she’d rather be than in that moment.
As she continues to develop her skills, she’s focused on building a future where she can contribute to the ever-evolving world of music, storytelling, and innovation within the entertainment industry. Every new day is an opportunity to grow, and she can’t wait to see where this journey will take her.
Coco Zhangyuchi Shao is a passionate vocalist, percussionist, pianist, and musician who is deeply dedicated to performance and music that transcends all boundaries. Currently, she is a senior at Berklee College of Music, pursuing a degree in Performance with a minor in Musical Theatre Performance. She’s set to graduate in Fall 2025, and as she looks ahead, she can’t wait to continue expanding her musical journey.
Throughout her time at Berklee, Coco has been honoured with numerous accolades that have fueled her commitment to her craft. For instance, she was awarded the prestigious Berklee College of Music Annual Scholarship in Performance and was placed on the Berklee Dean’s List in both 2022 and 2024. These achievements are a testament to her hard work and dedication, and they motivate her to continue striving for excellence. Along the way, she has also earned multiple Gold Medal awards at the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival in 2018, 2019, and 2020, which have been truly rewarding milestones.
One of her standout performances was as a percussionist with the Berklee Symphonic Wind Ensemble at the Berklee Performance Center. It was an unforgettable experience that left her in awe of the power music holds in creating a shared, magical moment with an audience. To Coco, music is not just a job—it’s a passion that she’s been nurturing for the past 14 years. When she steps onto the stage, all she wants is to immerse herself in the joy of performing fully, and there’s no place she’d rather be than in that moment.
As she continues to develop her skills, she’s focused on building a future where she can contribute to the ever-evolving world of music, storytelling, and innovation within the entertainment industry. Every new day is an opportunity to grow, and she can’t wait to see where this journey will take her.
