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.