Jessica Leigh, soprano, is a versatile singing actress comfortable in a wide range of repertoire. Recognized for her artistic honesty and effortless vocal production, she is dedicated to creating an experience through music. This intentionality shines through each performance, whether it be Schumann’s tender “Mondnacht,” Violetta’s fiery “Sempre Libera,” or the heartbreaking “She Used to Be Mine” from Waitress. Ms. Leigh’s interpretation of the soprano solo in Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 was described as “transcendent,” and her rendition of Fantine’s “I Dreamed a Dream” from the hit musical Les Misérables was noted for its “piercing delivery.” She has been part of numerous programs and companies including Opera Columbus, UK Opera Theatre, Opera Maine, Lyric Opera Studio Weimar, Bay View Music Festival, and The Lexington Theatre Company. Performance credits include the title role in Susannah, La Traviata (Violetta), Die Zauberflöte (Pamina), La Bohème (Mimì), Sondheim on Sondheim, and Songs for a New World. Ms. Leigh is also a member of prestigious touring company The American Spiritual Ensemble, and recently appeared with the group in January 2026 as they headlined the international music festival La Folle Journée in Nantes, France. In October 2023, she made her debut with the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra as soprano soloist for Carmina Burana and appeared with them again in March 2025 for Poulenc’s Gloria. In October 2025, Jessica debuted with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic as soloist for Mozart's Requiem, and she will debut with the Canton Symphony Orchestra as soloist for Brahms' German Requiem in March 2026.