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Laura Grill Jaye is a Lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, directing the MIT Vocal Jazz Ensemble. She has a diverse background as a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, improviser, collaborator, and teacher. Jaye's work transcends traditional boundaries, having developed projects with institutions like Ars Nova and New York Theatre Workshop. Her show 'Artemis Parking Lot' won 'Best Fest' at NYMF in 2016, and she is a recipient of the 2021 Jonathan Larson Grant from the American Theatre Wing. Jaye's music combines elements of jazz and folk rock storytelling, earning praise from the Boston Globe as 'infectious.' She has been involved in teaching, with a focus on innovative courses that encourage musical exploration. Jaye holds a B.A. in Jazz Voice Composition from the Chicago College of Performing Arts and an M.A. in Jazz Studies and Vocal Performance from the New England Conservatory.