YU-project is where you discover and expand your possibilities.
The “YU” of YU-project stands for our main philosophy
"You are Unlimited! "
YU-project brings joy and fulfillment into your life through Broadway-style programs, such as workshops, seminars, and speaking engagements, often incorporating music, movement, and inspiring dialogues.
"YU" also represents the meaning of these Japanese words pronounced “YU”.
由 = Free 遊 = Play
勇 = Dare 融= Build
SPEAKING
If you’re looking for a speaker who’ll motivate your organization, company, or school to show up and take inspired action, book Minami to speak at your next event!
Minami has been invited to speak at prestigious universities such as The University of Tokyo, Waseda University, and also organizations including The Association for Women in Finance(AWF) in Tokyo.
Topics available are:
"3 Secrets of Top Performers on Broadway and Beyond": Why many high performers get burnt out, and how they can joyfully become top performers.
"You are Unlimited!": A Japanese Broadway performer’s Journey from impossible to reality, and the 4-Step Method to expand your possibilities.
TESTIMONIALS
"Positive, inspiring, energetic!"
"Such a powerful speaker and I got so much energy!"
"It's like a new breeze of ideas and energy from a totally different industry (entertainment) into financial industry! "
"The speaker was inspiring and open and provided practical tips as well."
"I like her animated speech, involvement of audiences and the field of expertise outside of finance."
"The speaker was entertaining, informative and engaging. She also provided practical solutions to real problems."
"Minami's positive outlook on life, and message for the audience was contagious."
"The speaker was very passionate, engaging, and left me with practical tips to implement into my everyday."
Ready to bring Minami onstage at your conference, workshop, or event? Send us an email with the details. — YU-project's team will be in touch with the next steps. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Watch Minami speak here.
YU-project had the honor of co-organizing the CRPD event for the United Nations.
(Minami is speaking around 40:00)
YU-Seminar
YU-seminar is a unique “up on your feet” experience where participants will move their body to music, join in interactive games, and inspire joy in communication incorporating theatre, English, and motivational dialogues.
This multi-dimensional approach helps participants open up their body and heart to unlock their unlimited potential.
Minami Yusui
founder of YU-Project
Minami Yusui, a native of Kanazawa, Japan, has appeared in numerous theatrical productions in the US and Japan. She has been in three productions on Broadway: The King and I, Miss Saigon, and My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center. She is also the English-dubbing voice behind the role of Gin in FX’s ‘Shōgun’. And she’s recently published her first book 『今日から始めるSHOW UPの習慣』(“The Power of Showing Up” ) in Japan.
In 2023, Minami was selected to perform for the Emperor and Empress of Japan at the opening ceremony for the 38th National Cultural Festival and the 23rd National Art and Cultural Festival for People with Disabilities hosted by her home prefecture of Ishikawa.
Minami is the founder of YU-project, where students and professionals break their limiting beliefs to live their most authentic and fulfilling lives by experiencing the power of the performing arts. YU-project co-organized a side event for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities called “Disability, Diversity and Inclusion: Broadway Master Class” in 2021.
Minami is passionate about collaborating beyond traditional boundaries to make the performing arts accessible to everyone and bring more joy to people’s hearts.
Her Broadway Jazz album “playful" is available on iTunes and Spotify.
For more information about Minami, click here>>