Livre RASHIDA ASHLEY
Des chants d'opéra qui captivent le public jusqu'au silence.
Des chants d'opéra qui captivent le public jusqu'au silence.
Des chants d'opéra qui captivent le public jusqu'au silence.
More than a performance. A presence.
Rashida Ashley’s work bridges classical opera with contemporary storytelling, creating performances that feel both grounded and transcendent. Each engagement is thoughtfully curated to align with the tone, audience, and intention of the event.
Ideal for:
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University conferences and academic gatherings
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Cultural institutions and arts organizations
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Curated salons, galleries, and private events
Programs range from intimate selections to extended recital-style performances.
Artistic Philosophy
Opera, at its core, is about embodiment, emotion, and human experience.
Rashida’s approach honors tradition while inviting accessibility, presence, and connection, meeting audiences where they are.
This is not performance as spectacle.
It is performance as encounter.
Credentials & Highlights
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MFA, Creative Writing — New York University
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Operatic training at NYU Steinhardt
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Performances across academic, cultural, and creative spaces
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Featured in interdisciplinary and conference settings
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HER Bio...
Rashida Ashley is a dynamic soprano and creative entrepreneur whose performances bridge the worlds of classical opera, soul, and modern storytelling. With a foundation in opera, musical theater, and creative writing, she brings powerful emotion, depth, and intellect to her artistry, redefining what it means to be a modern performer.
A graduate of New York University with an MFA in Creative Writing and opera studies at NYU Steinhardt, Rashida has performed as a soprano soloist in Chanson D’Amour and gala concerts at the Queens Summer Vocal Institute. Her operatic roles include Suor Osmina in Suor Angelica, Lucia in The Rape of Lucretia, and Yum Yum in The Mikado.
As producer and lead performer of An Evening of Opera, a three-month concert series in New York City, she creates opportunities for emerging artists while fostering community engagement through the power of live performance. Beyond the stage, Rashida crafts original soul and R&B music, blending her classical roots with contemporary sound.
Opera Performances...
Original Music....
Représentation d'opéra
Découvrez la voix enchanteresse et puissante de Rashida Ashley avec un spectacle d'opéra captivant. En tant qu'auteur-compositeur-interprète ayant une formation en jazz, opéra et musique soul R&B, j'apporte une performance unique et polyvalente à tout événement. Choisissez 2-3 chansons d'opéra de mon répertoire ou laissez-moi créer une set list personnalisée qui complète parfaitement l'ambiance et l'intention de votre événement.
TESTIMONIALS
“Rashida Ashley participated in my summer vocal institute for the last two summers. She has a very pretty, highly functional soprano voice. Her voice is clear in timbre and agility. She has good intonation and range. As a singer she has limitless potential. I was impressed with her ability to take instruction and learn new process skills as a classical singer and she exhibits her compassion for the music and all of its aspects. Rashida is a very good colleague, has a very strong work ethic and is academically excellent. It is my pleasure to support her in all her endeavors going forward. Please contact me if further information is needed."
Dr. Sherry Overholt/ Director of Vocal and Opera Studies, Queens College / DMA Yale University