Makila Kirchner

Hailed as a “stunning coloratura soprano” of “dazzling high notes and cutting sound” (Voce di meche), and “..a mad scene worthy of La Scala” (Red Hook Star-Revue), American soprano Makīla Kirchner, is an emerging, commanding young artist and performer of opera, and art song. She recently debuted with Regina Opera in New York City as Lucia in Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. Future engagements include her role debut as Violetta in Verdi’s La Traviata with Regina Opera. Makīla is an encouragement award winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (2021). She has competed in the Opera Index Competition (2023), Premiere Opera Foundation Competition (2023), and The Opera Foundation Scholarship Competition (2024). Makīla has also won the Stan Sesser Award in Voice (2021) from th