Kristen Choi
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
A professional opera singer seeking to work part-time while between opera engagements during the year.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Opera Singer
Opera Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Performed role of Suzuki in Madame Butterfly
- Performing in high-pressure environment to portray most pristine and high quality music and drama of opera repertoire.
- Working with team of quality artists and musicians from different backgrounds
- Self-preparation by being memorized and ready to learn staging by first rehearsal
- Meeting and socializing with donors and opera enthusiasts to promote art and world of classical music
- Collaborating with director and fellow colleagues to create staging
- Memorizing and finessing staging
- Constantly working with large group of people from staging to music to technical crew and hair and make-up
- Sang role in Italian
Opera Singer
Virginia Opera
Norfolk, VA
02.2024 - 03.2024
- See above
- Attend donor events and answer questions about the operatic career and show in Q&A sessions
Opera Singer
Dallas Opera
Dallas, TX
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Perfomed role of Second Handmaiden in Elektra by Strauss.
- See above
- Sang in German
Alto Soloist
Phoenix Symphony
Phoenix, AZ
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared and performed music of famous Handel's Messiah for four concerts around Phoenix Arizona
- Worked with conductor Tito Munoz for his final show of the season.
Opera Singer
Detroit Opera
Detroit, MI
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Performed the role of Suzuki in Madame Butterfly
- See Opera Philadelphia for details
Opera Singer
West Edge Opera
Oakland, CA
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Sang role of Kitchen Maid in Rossignol by Stravinsky
- See above for more details
- Sang entire role in Russian
Master Teacher
Opera Omaha
Omaha, NE
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Mentored aspiring musicians through masterclasses and workshops, fostering talent growth in several high schools and universities.
- Visited various community centers to educate public on opera and classical music
Education
Master Of Music - Vocal Performance
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, CA05.2011
Bachelor Of Arts - Vocal Performance
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA05.2009
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
Websites
Accomplishments
- Winner of a Sullivan Grant 2017
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Italian
Elementary
French
Elementary
Korean
Elementary
Timeline
Opera Singer
Opera Philadelphia
04.2024 - 05.2024
Opera Singer
Virginia Opera
02.2024 - 03.2024
Opera Singer
Dallas Opera
01.2024 - 02.2024
Alto Soloist
Phoenix Symphony
12.2023 - 12.2023
Opera Singer
Detroit Opera
09.2023 - 10.2023
Opera Singer
West Edge Opera
08.2023 - 08.2023
Master Teacher
Opera Omaha
02.2023 - 03.2023
Master Of Music - Vocal Performance
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Bachelor Of Arts - Vocal Performance
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo