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Finding Truth Through Song: A Conversation with Esther Young
Esther has always been fascinated with parables and cultural folklore. Raised in the East Bay but proud to call San Jose home, she is a story seeker and writer at heart.
In 2024, Esther received the Content Emerging Artist Award, which recognizes not only artistic achievement, but contribution to the cultural vitality of Silicon Valley. Esther is a cultural community worker by day, and she participates deeply in San Jose's creative communities as a freelance writer and open mic host.
In 2025, she released her single "Can't Be This Happy." Sometimes, choosing one's own body requires sheer…
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