Irene Lin (she/her) is a classical violist based in the Bay Area and currently serves as the principal violist for the Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. She holds a Master's degree in Classical Viola Performance, and has studied with esteemed violists such as Helen Callus, Don Ehrlich, and Paul Rintoul. Recent notable performances include a tour to Switzerland celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, an ongoing multimedia educational program called Songs of Truth: The Holocaust Awareness Project, and a collaboration with the Livermore Valley Opera, where she contributed to the ensemble's triumph in winning the American Prize.