YULIYA BASIS is a sought-after collaborative pianist and educator from Orel, Russia. Yuliya serves on the piano faculty of the United Nations International School and the British International School of New York. She has worked as an accompanist at Kaufman Music Center for over 20 years and appeared in recitals at numerous New York City venues, as well as abroad. An avid chamber musician, Yuliya formed a duet with her husband and fellow Tchaikovsky Conservatory graduate,  Andrii Didorenko, in 2002. Since then, they have performed in the US, Taiwan, Ukraine, and Russia, and released two albums, Go 4 Sonatas (2008) and Intervals (2013), featuring Andrii's classical works. They have also toured with Andrii's contemporary rock fusion ensemble, Lost World Band, which has released several critically acclaimed albums. Since February 24, 2022, the duo participated in many fundraising events to aid Ukraine.