Mimi Rotter

Mimi Rotter Shines a Spotlight on Future Artists

Mimi Rotter was raised on Los Angeles's west side, and growing up, she remembers coming to performances at The Music Center. Mimi believes The Music Center is an amazing, all-encompassing entity that offers everything, and she hopes more young people are afforded the opportunity to experience the wonderful artistic experiences The Music Center provides for the community. "Without the arts, we'd be nothing," she says.

Not too long ago, Mimi was introduced to The Music Center's Spotlight program for high school students. She fell in love with the aspiring young artists and was inspired by the opportunities Spotlight provides for youth to develop their dance, acting, vocal and instrumental talents, learn through mentorship, and build important life-skills such as confidence and preparation. When setting up her trust, she wanted to include support for the things she loved the most. She made sure Spotlight was included in her estate plans because she wanted the program to go on, and on, and on.

For Mimi, making her planned gift has been one of the best things she has ever done. She loves seeing the Spotlight artists perform every year, and she is touched by the appreciation she receives from Music Center staff. "Everything I've given, I've gotten back tenfold," she says.

When Mimi is not attending a concert, play or dance performance at The Music Center, she enjoys living in and exploring Downtown L.A., traveling, hanging out with friends and proudly leading visitors on behind-the-scenes tours of The Music Center's campus as a member of the Symphonians, The Music Center's volunteer docents. "When I think about how good my life has been, if I wasn't me, I'd be jealous of who I am."

"It's very gratifying to know I am doing something now and for the future," she adds. The Music Center is extremely grateful for Mimi's gift. The future of young artists is very bright thanks to her thoughtfulness and generosity.