Christina Ray

Christina Ray is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice and Co-Director of Show-Me Opera at the UMKC Conservatory, University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is a versatile performer praised for her "velvety mezzo," active in opera, concert, musical theatre, and choral singing.

• Artist Certificate, UMKC Conservatory
• M.M., Louisiana State University
• B.M., University of Missouri

She specializes in voice performance, opera, and musical theatre, with a focus on classical training and community engagement through initiatives like Landlocked Opera and the Classically Untrained Voice Collective. Her recent projects include directing the world premiere of The Murderess and participating in the 2024 NATS Intern Program.

Christina Ray has received recognition including an Encouragement Award from the Laffont Competition (2016), and she serves as treasurer for the Mid-MO NATS Chapter while advancing as a 2024 NATS Emerging Leader. She is also a member of professional ensembles Vox Nova and Prometheus.