Kodi Lee

About

Kodi Taehyun Lee (born July 7, 1996) is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and autistic savant. At 22, he rose to fame on the 14th season of America’s Got Talent.
Autistic and legally blind, Kodi Lee rose to fame after being a contestant, and ultimately the winner of the 14th season of America’s Got Talent. Within weeks of his performance, Lee’s audition reached over 300 million views across the internet.

Kodi Lee was born to a Korean father and an Indonesian-American mother. Born with optic nerve hypoplasia, he is legally blind. He was diagnosed with autism at an early age and in many ways is severely disabled, such as being unable to dress himself without assistance. He also has Addison’s disease. His musical talents were recognized in early childhood, and Lee was featured in a 2008 news story from his adopted hometown of Tooele, Utah regarding his performances with the group Kodi and the Chillbodis Band.
Lee is widely regarded as a musical savant, a person with a developmental disorder who manifests profound ability and talent.

On May 28, 2019, Kodi Lee auditioned for America’s Got Talent during season 14. He performed…