Sherri Chung

Sherri Chung is an American film and television composer, pianist, vocalist, and songwriter known for her work in film and television. She has gained recognition for her scores in series such as '' Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai'', '' Based on a True Story'', and '' Found'', as well as films like '' Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase'' , '' Divorce In The Black'' and '' The Lost Husband''. The score received a nomination for Outstanding Original Score for an Independent Film at the Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards, earning Chung his first career nomination.

In 2022, she became the first female elected as governor of the Music Branch Peer Group of the Television Academy. She has contributed to a variety of genres, earning recognition for her compositions and collaborations. Chung's composition for the documentary ''The Other Side of Home'' was shortlisted for Best Short Documentary at the 2017 Oscars. In 2024, she was nominated for the International Film Music Critics Association Award (IFMCA) Breakthrough Composer of the Year.

Early life and education

Sherri Chung, born in Queens, New York, developed an interest in music from an early age. She received classical piano training and was involved in musical activities such as jazz band performances and church music. Her interest in composition began in early adolescence, inspired by Michael Kamen's score for '' Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves''. Chung earned a bachelor's degree in Music Composition and Theory from Jacksonville University in 2001, followed by graduate studies in the Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television program at the University of Southern California. During her time at USC, she met composer Blake Neely, with whom she has since collaborated on multiple projects.

Career

Chung began her career in television, contributing music to animated series such as ''Family Guy'' and '' American Dad'' before moving into composing original scores. She later collaborated with composer Blake Neely on several series, including ''Supergirl'', ''Arrow'', and ''The Flash''.

Her other television work includes composing for '' Riverdale'', ''Batwoman'', and ''Kung Fu''. On ''Riverdale'', she co-developed a distinctive musical style referred to as "swamp goth" for the character Gargoyle King, reflecting her approach to character-specific themes.

In 2023, Chung composed the original score for the Peacock series '' Based on a True Story'', a dark comedy thriller created by Craig Rosenberg. She noted that the scoring approach focused on balancing the show's narrative shifts and character moments without overshadowing the dialogue. In 2024, her work included contributions to '' Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai,'' and the NBC series '' Found''.

Chung's film work includes scores for '' Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase'' (2019), '' The Lost Husband'' (2020)'','' and '' Divorce in the Black'' (2024). Her work on ''The Lost Husband'' earned her a nomination from the Society of Composers and Lyricists for Best Score for an Independent Studio Film. and the Netflix documentary series '' The Keepers''. She has also released two original music albums and performs with her band in Los Angeles.

Selected Discography/filmography

Film:

* '' Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase'' (2019)
* '' The Lost Husband'' (2020)
* '' Divorce in the Black'' (2024)

Television:

* '' Riverdale'' (2017–2023)
* ''Batwoman'' (2019)
* ''Kung Fu'' (2021)
* '' Based on a True Story'' (2023)
* '' Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai'' (2024)
* '' Found'' (2024)
Singles

* Not a Killer
* Like Romeo and Juliet
* I Was in Love once

Awards and recognition

References

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Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
American film score composers
Primetime Emmy Award winners
Animated film score composers
20th-century American composers
Musicians from Queens, New York