Praised for her "velvety mezzo" (operawire) Christina Casey is "home" in Kansas City, MO. While pursuing an Artist Certificate at UMKC Conservatory, Ms. Casey was seen in the roles of Ramiro in Mozart's La finta giardiniera, Hänsel from Humperdinck's Hänsel und Gretel as well as Maman/la tasse Chinoise/la libellule in Ravel's L'enfant et les sortilèges. ​ Ms. Casey is the co-founder of Kansas City's newest opera company Landlocked Opera. Landlocked Opera is committed to serving the Kansas City community with quality performances, and serving KC area artists with quality opportunities. Our motto is "Opera for All" ​ Ms. Casey made her professional debut with Lyric Opera of Kansas City as a chorister in their 2018 season. She has also sung professionally with Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre. In 2016 she was a recipient of an Encouragement Award at the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, in the Little Rock, AR district. ​ Ms. Casey completed her Master of Music in Vocal Performance with Dr. Lori Bade at Louisiana State University and her Bachelor of music in Vocal Performance from University of Missouri with Ann Harrell Ms. Casey maintains a highly successful private voice studio, including students of all ages and experience. Many of her students have placed in national competitions, been accepted to top undergraduate and graduate vocal music programs, and performed leading roles on the opera and musical theatre stages.