malesha jessie                                                                soprano

BIOGRAPHY

Noted for her rich vocal color and range, Malesha is a versatile artist of both the operatic and concert stages.  Her engagements include solo performances with the Boston Pops Orchestra, American Symphony Orchestra, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Pacific Symphony Orchestra, and Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra.  Venues include: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Disney Concert Hall, War Memorial Opera House, Avery Fisher Hall- Lincoln Center, Hollywood Bowl,Orange County Performing Arts Center, and the Cerritos Performing Arts Center.  Ms. Jessie began with Los Angeles Opera covering Tebaldo in Don Carlo and Javotte in Manon.  She made her debut with the company as Annie in Porgy and Bess and followed as Cercatrice in William Freidkin’s production of Suor Angelica.   She also played the role of Annie in Porgy and Bess with the San Francisco Opera.  Ms. Jessie has worked with notable conductors: John Mauceri, Steven Mercurio, Dean Williamson, John DeMain, John Alexander, Keith Lockhart and Placido Domingo and also captivated audiences throughout Europe as Bess in Porgy and Bess.   Ms. Jessie received her Master of Music degree in Vocal Arts from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. She received a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from California State University, Fullerton.



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