Rach Misner, mezzo-soprano, is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. Rach attended the University of Missouri-Columbia, where they earned their B.M. in Vocal Performance, and was a proud student of Steven Tharp. They performed in many Mizzou Show-Me Opera productions under the direction of Christine Seitz. Rach was a member of the chorus in Pirates of Penzance, and performed roles such as Meg Page in Falstaff, Cherubino in Le nozze di Figaro, Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Ariodante in Ariodante. In 2023, they had the honor of being a Young Artist with Landlocked Opera, Inc. Through this experience, they covered the role of Jane in the world premiere of The Murderess, and in Le nozze di Figaro, they covered Cherubino and performed as one of the Due Donne. Outside of opera, Rach has participated in many choral ensembles through Mizzou, and has been actively involved in leading and programming both curricular and extracurricular recitals. They are passionate about exploring and performing genres outside of classical music, including jazz, musical theatre, and popular music. Next year, Rach will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison for their M.M. in Vocal Performance, studying under Dr. Sarah Brailey!