Bio
Emily Thompson, soprano, is originally from South Florida but comes to Denver by way of Chicago, where she received a master’s degree from Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. She attended Florida State University for her bachelor’s degree, studying voice with Marcy Stonikas. Currently, she studies with Alexandra Lobianco. Recent performances include several world premieres, such as Pale Courage by Kyong Mee Choi (Lady Jade Song), and Chicago premieres of The Last Word by Craig Carnahan (Dusty) and On Call: Covid-19 by David Shenton (Seoul Healthcare Worker). She has since sung the titular role in Suor Angelica, sang in Das Rheingold (Wellgunde), and participated in opera choruses for works by Verdi and Donizetti. In 2025, Emily received an Encouragement Award in the Indiana District Laffont Competition.
Outside of opera, Emily has found joy and success in being a part of several ensembles in the Chicagoland area. In the 2025-26 Season, she joined Consonance for their 50th season in which they performed various works including Here I Am, a multimedia symphony celebrating the centennial of the 19th amendment, by Jocelyn Hagen. She performed with Chicago-based treble ensemble La Caccina and was the Soprano Soloist in Illiana Oratorio Society’s performance of Handel’s Messiah. Emily also has experience as a crossover artist and discovered much of her lifelong love of singing through musical theatre.
Emily is excited to be a Resident Artist for Opera Colorado’s 2026-27 Season, during which she will be performing in Verdi’s Macbeth (2nd Apparition), Earth to Kenzie (Edwin/Eddie), The Snowy Day (Mama/Ensemble), and The School for Lovers (Così fan tutte) (Fiordiligi cover/Chorus). She is looking forward to building community and forging friendships as she finds a new musical home in Opera Colorado this season.