Condoleezza Rice (born 14 November 1954) is an American poltical scientist and diplomat. She served as the 66th United States Secretary of State and was the second person to hold that office under President George W. Bush. She is the deviser of "Transformational Diplomacy", which she used after the 2001 terrorist attacks in the US. She is also a noted pianist and has played at various diplomatic events, including a performance for Queen Elizabeth II.