Yi is a collaborative pianist, vocal coach and solopianist. She received a D.M.A from the Catholic University of America under the direction of Dr. Ralitza Patcheva and a M.M from the University of Central Missouri. She has given many recitals and chamber music performances in the U.S and China at venues including the Ward Recital Hall,Hart Recital Hall, and Shandong Provincial Capital Culture and Art Center Grand Theatre (China).