Bella Zhao

Bella Zhao is a soprano who is pursuing a degree in voice performance from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, where she refined her vocal technique and explored both opera and musical theatre repertoire. Her training encompasses the lyricism of composers such as Debussy, Fauré, Mozart, and Rossini, highlighting her versatility across languages and styles. Raised in a family of musicians, Bella began her studies on piano at age three and violin at age four, and spent six years as a member of the Zhuhai Youth Symphony Orchestra, experiences that instilled a strong ensemble awareness and collaborative sensibility. Bella has appeared in productions including The Blue Bird (as Mytyl), Hamilton, and Frozen, and has performed in concerts at venues such as the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC, Xi'an Concert hall. She has received international recognition in competitions, including the Vienna Classical Music Competition. She actively engages in masterclasses with artists such as William Sharp, Johnathan Beyer, and Darrell Babidge, as well as other professionals, further shaping her technical and interpretive skills. Beyond performing, Bella has experience in theatre production, serving as both a performer and stage crew member, and has organized musical theatre performances from the ground up, demonstrating her commitment to collaboration and holistic artistic practice.