Cellist Eiline Tai has performed internationally, making her solo debut at the age of 10 with the Southern California Philharmonic. Since then, she has appeared in prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Zipper Concert Hall, Jordan Hall, New World Center, and Kaufman Music Center. Her musical journey has taken her to perform in the United States, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Canada, France, Slovenia, England, and Liechtenstein. Demonstrating outstanding artistry and dedication, Eiline appeared on NPR’s From the Top in 2023. She was named a 2025 YoungArts Award Winner with Distinction, the National Foundation’s highest honor, and selected to participate in YoungArts Week in Miami. Eiline was further recognized after receiving 2nd Prize at the 2025 Johansen International Competition, along with the Best Performance of Commissioned Work. 

Eiline’s exceptional talent has earned her top prizes in distinguished competitions. Recently, she received 1st place at the 2026 Eisemann International Young Artist Competition and was a winner of the 2026 Mika Hasler Competition. Her accolades also include first prizes at the Burbank Philharmonic Hennings-Fischer Young Artist Competition, the Virtuoso & Belcanto Concerto Competition, the Hill International Concerto Competition, the Walgreens National Concerto Competition, the Gustav Mahler Prize Cello Competition, and more. Eiline has performed as a soloist with several symphonies, such as the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Symphony Orchestra, Whittier Regional Symphony, Bellflower Symphony Orchestra, Southwest Chamber Orchestra Pforzheim, and SNE Chamber Orchestra Bautzen. She has received scholarships from renowned institutions, namely the International Academy of Music in Liechtenstein, Gstaad Menuhin Festival, Perlman Music Program, Morningside Music Bridge, and Virtuoso & Belcanto Festival. 

Currently, Eiline is a Kohl Scholar studying under Clive Greensmith at the Colburn School. Eiline plays on a 2023 Mario Miralles cello, generously loaned by Richard W. Colburn through The Colburn Foundation.