Tiana White, soprano, is an emerging operatic artist from Queens, New York, recognized for her expressive tone and commanding stage presence. She has performed leading and supporting roles including the Witch in Hänsel und Gretel, Zita in Gianni Schicchi, Lady Bilows in Albert Herring, and the Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors. Upcoming engagements include Donna Magnifica in La Cenerentola and Rose Maurrant in Street Scene. Tiana is currently a student at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, where she studies under Jennifer Grimaldi Toohey and Dr. Sherry Overholt, whose mentorship continues to shape her artistry and vocal excellence. She is also the recipient of the Violet and George Zatkin Award in Opera and Scholarship Fund. With every performance, Tiana strives to bring authenticity, emotion, and artistic integrity to the stage, inspiring audiences through the power of storytelling in music.
Watch Tiana Elizabeth White sing Signore, ascolta by Giacomo Puccini for the 2025 Romantic Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.