Kimberly Lauritsen, mezzo-soprano, has been a freelance singer and music instructor in the Cleveland area for almost 15 years. She has appeared as a performer and soloist with many local organizations including The Cleveland Orchestra, The Cleveland Art Song Festival, Opera per tutti, PAND, Canton Symphony Orchestra, Ashland Symphony, Akron Symphony, and Cleveland Opera on Tour. Kimberly works as an Adjunct Voice Teacher at The University of Akron, as Head of the Voice Department at The Music Settlement, and as Choral Director at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Shaker Heights. Kimberly has always had a passion for choral singing, and is honored to be a part of The Cleveland Chamber Choir.