"Yumi is the third Iwama daughter who studied with Mrs. Clarfield. She remembers multi-colored markings in her piano books, sweaty palms during workshops and recitals, and playing the world premier of "Amanda's Caprice" at the barefooted Mr. Collier's home. She also fondly remembers babysitting Amanda when she was "just two and a half years old" (Amanda's own words). She nominates her as one of the cutest toddlers of all time.

"Athough not having studied piano since high school, music continues to be a big part of her life. She sang in theatrical productions throughout the US in shows such as "A Christmas Carol" at Syracuse Stage, "The King and I" at Sacramento Music Circus, and "Follies" and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" at East West Players in Los Angeles.

"Other acting credits include "The New Swiss Family Robinson", "Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman", "Once and Again", "Diagnosis Murder" as well as several national commercials including Toyota, Southwest Airlines, Toys R Us, ADT, and one recently for Botox. How time flies.

"Yumi currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Brian Mulligan - an actor as well as a drama teacher at Crossroads School, and her twins, Kieran and Clara. On occasion she plays the piano on the digital Yamaha grand she won on Hollywood Squares.

-- Yumi