Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Chika Takai is truly a woman of many talents. She is not only an entrepreneur and philanthropist but an entertainer in the truest sense of the word. Whether on the global stage through her business ventures, center stage posing or dancing or on the NBA stage responsible for entertaining over 20,000 fans, she always has felt right at home.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT & EXPERIENCE PRODUCTION AND OFFICIAL DJ FOR THE NBA ATLANTA HAWKS

Chika worked in-house with the NBA Atlanta Hawks for over 10 years where she has played an integral role in the game experience and entertainment spectrum in and outside of the arena. She has been involved in countless hours of experiences and engagements in various communities and business-to-business collaborations. When she is not behind the scenes and front and center DJing Chika says she is not a DJ, but she is an entertainer that DJs. She has become known as the "dancing DJ", a name that has grown on her over time, but she would say is most appropriate. Drawing from her roots as a dancer, she strives to make her performances visual as well as audio experiences. Whether DJing or producing events, she feeds off the transference of energy between her and the audience and jokingly says that no one in the audience should be sweating more than she does! Wanting to always create a memorable experience for audiences is what truly distinguishes Chika.

ENTREPRENEUR & PHILANTHROPIST

Known as a committed professional with a track record of consistently demonstrating the desire to inspire others through her work and success, Chika launched her ventures with the goal of sharing her experiences and helping the next generation of dreamers. Experiences have not only influenced her direction in life but the way in which she lives. Chika started her career from humble beginnings as a foreign exchange student to a degree in Asian Studies and International Business to ultimately experiential education, event activations and product collaborations with some of the world's biggest brands and sports and entertainment personalities. With all this experience at her disposal, Chika formed a collective of diverse brands dedicated to collaborations, bringing unparalleled experiences and supporting those that want to have an opportunity on the world stage.

FORMER PROFESSIONAL DANCER & NBA DANCE TEAM CAPTAIN

Throughout pivotal moments of her life, dance has been therapy and vitality for her mind, body and soul that came to life not only in her passionate performances but also in her teachings as well. Her passion for dance, music and culture inspired her to study many forms of dance in addition to her first love of modern dance and hip hop. As a dancer, choreographer, and teacher, her contagious spirit and hard work coupled with her versatility for performing made her a sought-after talent with an impressive history of creating art that inspires.

Her passion for dance led her to the Atlanta Hawks for 6 seasons. As a member of the dance team, she was extremely grateful to receive Rookie of Year, Veteran of the Year and the absolute pleasure of being captain of the team. From performing with Ciara during the Super Bowl to countless performances with A-list artists, those moments in her life will always hold a special place.