Ruth Castellano is a mezzo-soprano originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She is a senior currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and her Bachelor of Arts in Music with a voice emphasis. She currently studies voice under Melissa Chavez and previously studied under Natalie Conte and Kristen Zlogar. She is involved in a variety of musical groups at Shenandoah University including Conservatory Choir, Marching Band and Pep Band. She will be performing in the London New Years Day Parade to ring in 2025 with the Marching Band. She previously performed in the 2023 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream and traveled to Venice, Italy, in September 2022 to perform with fellow choir members in the Venice Biennale Festival.