Sergey Khalikulov

Sergey Khalikulov (He/Him) is an interdisciplinary vocalist, stage director, and educator affiliated with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) and the Ruth Asawa School of the Arts. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in music from UCLA and a Master of Music along with a post-graduate diploma from SFCM. Khalikulov teaches courses such as Opera Workshop, Fall Opera Theater, and Spring Opera Theater at SFCM, while also serving as Artist-in-Residence at Ruth Asawa School of the Arts. His career spans performance and education, with notable roles in productions like Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Sunday in the Park with George.

• Education:
  • BA, UCLA
  • MM, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
  • PSD, San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Khalikulov’s work bridges vocal performance, stage direction, and music education. He has performed with Bay Area institutions like the San Francisco Symphony and Opera Santa Barbara, and his teaching philosophy emphasizes enjoying the creative process. His research interests align with his artistic practice, focusing on operatic and musical theatre traditions, including Russian opera.

As an educator, Khalikulov runs an active private voice studio and has over a decade of experience teaching students of all ages. He has collaborated with ensembles such as Sarasota Opera, Opera Santa Barbara, and San Francisco Symphony, and his favorite composers include Shostakovich, Mozart, and Sondheim.