“True entrepreneurs compose symphonies of change,

with compassion as their conductor.”

Founders

Everett C. Leigh

Concert Pianist & Musician | Founder & President, EverEverest Non-Profit Organization | Vice President, Opus Music Foundation

Sunny Zhao

Artistic & Academic Director, EverEverest | Pianist & Vocal Arts Coach | Former Faculty, Manhattan School of Music & Barnard College of Columbia University

Current Beats

International Masterclass on Music Technology

Art × Innovation × Education

The EverEverest Foundation proudly presents the 2025 International Masterclass on Music Technology, bringing together music, coding, and neuroscience in a global celebration of creativity.

At the center of this event is Sunny Zhao (Qing Zhao) — pianist, educator, and Artistic & Academic Director of the EverEverest Foundation — serving as Keynote Speaker & Host. Zhao is recognized internationally for her pioneering work bridging classical performance with cutting-edge technology, and for inspiring the next generation of artists and innovators.

Every performance, every experiment, is a reminder: music is not only sound, but a bridge between art, science, and humanity.

Believe Gala · Art × Compassion × Education

EverEverest Foundation proudly co-presents the 2025 Believe Gala in exclusive partnership with Foster Love—the largest foster care non-profit in the U.S., serving over one million children.

Last year’s landmark event raised more than $1M to support foster youth nationwide. This year, the stage shines with Richard Goodall (Winner, America’s Got Talent 2024), alongside Everett C. Leigh and Sunny Zhao, in a powerful celebration where art and philanthropy converge.

Every performance, every story, is a reminder: you are not alone, you are loved, and you matter.

GRIT x Talks · UC Santa Barbara

Everett C. Leigh, Founder of the EverEverest Foundation, was invited to speak at UC Santa Barbara’s 2025 GRITx Talks. His presentation, “When One Star Becomes a Constellation: Cooperation and Compassion as Our True North,” highlighted the power of empathy and collaboration as guiding values for the next generation.

Through his leadership and vision, Everett continues to inspire young voices worldwide—reminding us that true change begins when compassion leads the way.

Small Acts, Big Hearts

EverEverest proudly supports Foster Love's Kids for Kids club, creating welcome bags for foster children. We may only do small things, but we pour our whole hearts into them. Every bag is a reminder to these incredible kids: you are not alone, you are loved, and you matter.

Music That Heals Hearts

Thanks to Mayor Blair Stewart's support, EverEverest and Opus Music Foundation hosted a beautiful two-hour benefit concert, raising $3,400 for foster children.

Music has the power to heal what words cannot touch. Through song, our community created a symphony of compassion - proving that every note played and every dollar raised carries love to children who need to know they matter.

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