Cincinnati Opera Debut
Riolobo
Florencia en el Amazonas

How many times have you performed this role?
None.

What is your hometown?
Los Angeles, California.

Where do you currently reside?
Los Angeles, California.

What is your favorite opera and why?
It's hard to choose, but right now it's Don Carlo—the music is beautiful, soulful and grand.

What is your favorite role you have sung and why?
Scarpia—it's nonstop drama, and it's vocally fun.

Where did you make your professional debut?
Opera San Jose in California.

Do you have professional recordings or DVDs?
Yes, the latest is an upcoming release with the Atlanta Symphony on Telarc Records.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you during your career?
Arriving to a new production of Don Giovanni and being told I'll be singing "Là ci darem la mano" in a speedo.

Are there any other jobs you have had in addition to singing?
Corporate communications specialist and database administrator.

If you weren't an opera singer, what would be your dream job?
CEO of a charitable trust.

Do you sing other styles of music besides opera?
Neo-soul, house, nu-jazz, and rock.

What are your hobbies?
Songwriting.

What is something few people know about you?
I can't stand arthouse films.