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Her music transcends cultural boundaries and resonates deeply with audiences.
--Catherine MacLellan
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“ Before a note is even played you can tell you are in for something special with Tiffany Liu. Her musical prowess aside, she is a light in this world ” - Alicia Toner
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Tiffany Liu | Biography
Originally from China, Tiffany Liu is an accomplished Pipa player with over two decades of dedicated practice and performance experience. She specializes in the Pipa, a traditional Chinese musical instrument. In 20
In 2024
On October 25, 2024, Tiffany joined the "Songwriters & Strings" concert, organized by Natalie Williams Calhoun, where she was featured alongside fellow songwriters Alicia Toner and Emilea May. The talented ensemble included Kinley Dowling, Kev Chan, Sam Murphy, Matthieu Hughes, Adam Hill, Madeline Kapp MacDonald, Jeffrey Bazett-Jones, Karen Graves, and Olasunkanmi Omotosho, creating a beautiful night of music that captivated audiences.
Tiffany has earned notable achievements, including winning first place in the professional category at the Northeast Three Provinces Traditional Instrument Invitational Competition in 2013. In 2014, she hosted her debut solo concert, captivating
Her passion for the Pipa led her to Canada in 2016, where she introduced this ancient instrument to diverse audiences on Prince Edward Island. She has graced prestigious events such as the Illumination Festival of Canada Games 2023, the Island Drive-In Festival, PEI's official Canada Day 2020 video, and the 4th Annual Fundraiser for Celebration for Island Women. Recognized for her musical contributions, Tiffany received the PEI Provincial Arts Grant in 2022, enabling her to create her debut album, Riding the Waves.
In November 2023, Tiffany received a nomination for the "Achievement of World Music" at the MusicPEI Awards, highlighting her significant contributions to the global music scene. In 2024, she won this award, further affirming her impact and recognition in the world music community. In the same year, she expanded her repertoire to include Celtic and Irish music, receiving acclaim and further connecting with the local Canadian community.
In January 2024, Tiffany received a nomination for the East Coast Music Award (ECMA) in the category of "Global Recording of the Year," further solidifying her status as a respecte
At the end of 2024, Tiffany was honored with three nominations for the 2025 MusicPEI Awards, including "Achievement in Classical Music," "Achievement in World Music," and the prestigious "OCEAN 100 & HOT 105.5 Entertainer of the Year." In March 2025, she was officially awarded the Achievement in World Music award at MusicPEI Week, marking the second consecutive year she received this recognition.
Continuing her momentum in June 2025, Tiffany was awarded a grant from InnovationPEI to produce and release a new single, "LiberTango." The audio single was released in late December 2025, followed by the debut of its accompanying music video in January 2026.
Tiffany’s exceptional artistry was further celebrated at the 2026 MusicPEI Awards Gala, where she took home three major honors: Instrumental Recording of the Year, Traditional Recording of the Year, and Achievement in Global Music—marking the third consecutive year she has received the latter award.
Tiffany Liu embodies the essence of a global musician, bridging cultures through her artistry. With an open heart and an unwavering spirit of exploration, she aims to share the beauty of the Pipa and Asian music culture with a global audience, fostering cultura
Awards and Recognition:
--First Place in the Professional Category at the Northeast Three Provinces Traditional Instrument Invitational Competition in 2013.
--Received PEI Provincial Arts Grant in 2022.
--Received the MusicPEI New Emerging Music Program grant in December 2023.
--Awarded for the 'Achievement of World Music' at the MusicPEI Awards in 2024.
--Nomination for the East Coast Music Award (ECMA) for "Global Recording of the Year" in 2024.
-- Selected by MusicPEI's Diverse Voices Program in 2024 to produce her first Trio single.
-- 2024, received three nominations for the 2025 MusicPEI Awards: Achievement in Classical Music, Achievement in World Music, and the prestigious OCEAN 100 & HOT 105.5 Entertainer of the Year.
--Awarded for the 'Achievement in World Music' at MusicPEI Week in March 2025 (Second consecutive year).
--Received InnovationPEI Grant in June 2025 for the production and release of the single "LiberTango."
--Awarded for 'Achievement in Global Music' at the MusicPEI Awards in 2026 (Third consecutive year).
--Awarded for 'Instrumental Recording of the Year' at the MusicPEI Awards in 2026.
--Awarded for 'Traditional Recording of the Year' at the MusicPEI Awards in 2026.