Kailey Diggs, soprano, is an American artist based in New York City. Her recent performances include Violetta in La traviata, Erste Dame in Die Zauberflöte, and the title role in Handel’s Alcina. This summer, she originated the role of Wheelchair Agent in Michael Ching’s new opera, Overheard.

A bi-coastal performer, Kailey has performed works including Poulenc’s Gloria and Rutter’s Magnificat. In collaboration with Isabel Leonard, she sang Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915. Most recently, she returned to her hometown of Sacramento, California, to present a recital with the Sacramento Community Concert Association.

Her artistry has been recognized with second place in the Opera Modesto Competition. Other awards include first place in the California Capital Chapter NATS Competition and the Fresno State Art Song Festival.

With a curiosity for bold repertoire and a collaborative spirit, Kailey is a frequent interpreter of contemporary opera. She appeared as Estelle Rigault in Zachary Watkins’s No Exit, and participated in Four Corners: Operation Opera, where she originated two new roles. She is dedicated to the development and performance of new works.

Kailey will receive an Artist Diploma in Opera Performance at Montclair State University and earned her Bachelor of Music, summa cum laude, in Vocal Performance from the University of the Pacific.