Biography

Mexican soprano, Priscilla Salisbury, has been sweeping the nation with her shimmering voice and captivating stage presence. Renowned for her versatility, she has originated the title roles in world premiere operas such as Monkey and Francine in the City of Tigers (Houston Grand Opera Community and Learning), Lucinda y las Flores de la Nochebuena (Opera in the Heights), and Earth to Kenzie (Seattle Opera). In addition she premiered the role of Mrs. O'Malley from It's a Wonderful Life (Houston Grand Opera). Other traditional roles include the title role in Hansel und Gretel (Opera in the Heights) and Casilda in The Gondoliers (Winter Opera St Louis).

Among her accomplishments, Salisbury received the “Let Creativity Happen” Grant from the City of Houston and Houston Arts Alliance. Her artistry has earned her The Encouragement Award from the Seattle Opera Guild Competition, a two-time winner of the NATS Greater-Houston Area Competition in the adult classical category, and winner of the Houston Masterworks Competition.

She has also been nominated for Best Female Singer in the Catholic Music Awards and holds the esteemed Ugo di Portanova Scholarship from the Università per Stranieri di Siena, Italy. Salisbury holds a Master of Music from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Sacred Music from St. Thomas University. Beyond her stage career, she serves as a Teaching Artist with Houston Grand Opera Community and Learning and is an Adjunct Professor of Vocal Studies at Lone Star College, Montgomery.