Courtney Ozaki (she/her) is a third and fourth generation Japanese American creative independent producer of immersive theater and interdisciplinary work based out of Colorado. She is the founder of the Japanese Arts Network (JA-NE) - a national resource for artistic collaboration and connection which provides access to resources and develops programs and platforms that support, advance, and strengthen visibility for Japanese artists and culture in America. As a professional taiko musician with close to 30 years of experience, she has performed across the globe in Dubai, as well as in major cities throughout the United States.