Char Jeré merges their background in data science with a passion for social, economic, and environmental justice. Before receiving an MFA in sound art from the Computer Music Center at Columbia University in 2023, Jeré earned an MS in Data Analytics and Visualization from Pratt Institute in 2021. In 2023 Jeré was the recipient of the Foundation for Contemporary Arts Grant that helped fund their first solo exhibition “Zoo or an Orchestra” at Artists Space. Their works have been shown at GhostMachine, Andrew Kreps Gallery, Storage, TheBlanc, the Half Gallery, Chashama, New York Art Book Fair, CLEA RSKY Gallery, the Jewish Museum, IRCAM Festival, Columbia University Music and Arts Library. Jeré is currently working on a sound performance for the Media Arts Assistance Fund through NYSCA and Wave Farm.