Lebanese-American mezzo-soprano Jessica Harika has been described as “a riveting and expressive performer” + “truly a delight to see and hear.” She has most recently been seen in Heartbeat Opera’s acclaimed production of Der Frieschütz + singing in Friday After Friday, a new work by Leanna Kirchoff (winner of Opera America’s Grant for Female Composers), with libretto by Rachel Peters.

Ms. Harika has also been seen with dell’Arte Opera Ensemble + Natchez Festival of Music + Opera Theatre St. Louis + Shreveport Opera + Opera Maine + The Janiec Opera Company. Jessica has been heard in concert with Opera in the Heights + The Brevard Music Festival Orchestra + The NEC Philharmonia. In 2017 she was named a Semi-Finalist in the Mary Jacobs Singer of the Year Competition + has been seen in Masterclass with Marilyn Horne + Stephanie Blythe + Jane Eaglen.

She holds degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University + The New England Conservatory of Music.