Mezzo-soprano Katie Buchanan is in her final year of her undergraduate studies in the University of Kentucky’s Vocal Performance program, under the mentorship of Cynthia Lawrence. She made her opera debut in 2023 with Alexandria Summer Night’s production of “Die Zauberflöte” as Third Lady, and her most recent performance was as Dame Doleful in “Too Many Sopranos” with the University of Kentucky. She plans to pursue a masters degree in vocal performance following her undergraduate degree.