Grace Ashby is a soprano originally from Hebron, Maryland. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Music degree at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia, studying in the studio of Dr. Fotina Naumenko. Grace enjoys performing in various vocal genres, with a particular interest in opera and musical theater. She recently portrayed Cinderella in Sondheim’s Into the Woods and received an honors ranking at the Virginia National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition in February 2023. Grace is thrilled to make her Shenandoah opera debut and wants to thank her family, friends and peers for their support and encouragement.