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Elizabeth Kimery is a Professional Opera Singer, Master Vocal Coach, Director, and Conductor. She began her vocal studies at the age of 12 and at age 15 was already singing opera. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance from San Diego State University, her Master’s Degree from the University of Southern California in Opera and Musical Theatre Directing. She also attended The Juilliard School in New York and was awarded a grant from the New York Concert Artists Guild, as well as a Carnegie Hall Award. From New York, she was contracted to sing leading roles on the operatic stage in Germany, where she performed for 10 years. Some of these roles include Brangäne in Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde, Azucena in Verdi’s Il Trovatore, The Witch in Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, and Carmen. Her biography appears in “Who’s Who in the Arts in Europe,” Second Edition, and Who’s Who of Women of the World, Fifth Edition. Elizabeth taught voice, developed an Opera Workshop program, and produced and directed 8 complete operas at Grossmont College. She produced and directed Amahl and the Night Visitors at St. Paul’s Cathedral in San Diego. She taught theatre and voice at both Cuyamaca College and Palomar College. Elizabeth has been soloist with the Utah Symphony, The Ventura Symphony, Santa Barbara Symphony, and the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus. She has been conducting Choirs for 20+ years and is the founder and music Director of the Santee Community Chorus. She was formerly the Music Director at the Coronado Community Church, where she conducted a Chancel Choir, Children’s Chorus, and Handbell Choir. She formed the Coronado Community Children’s/Youth Choir that performs annually at the Del Mar Fair. Elizabeth enjoys teaching voice lessons and finds it rewarding to watch students improve and grow as performers. For a full resume, please see website.