Denisha Ballew is an expressive, deeply moving and accomplished vocalist! Denisha was apart of the historic and Grammy award winning production of FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES written by Terence Blanchard singing Verna. She also sang in the 1st National Broadway Tour of Porgy and Bess as Serena, directed by Diane Paulus. Denisha enjoys singing multiple genres including: spirituals, art songs, musical theater and gospel. Recently she was in the workshop of WATCH NIGHT directed by Bill T Jones and written by Tamar-kali Brown. The Harlem Opera Theater afforded her the opportunity to sing with the Glenn Gould Foundation and Toronto Library in the program entitled, "Black Opera: Uncovering Music History" where Jessye Norman was honored as a legendary artist of our time. Other accolades include: Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - production of River of Time (Eliza), Cabin in the Sky with City Encores(featured soloist), Pleiades Project short film OPHELIE (a production created by all women). Upcoming performances; Stage Aurora concert entitled JUKEBOX: A Celebration of Black Music History and X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X  with the Metropolitan Opera. 

Ms. Ballew has also embarked upon the journey of teaching individual voice lessons and workshops for children K-12. She has been a motivational speaker for the Governor's School for the Arts and The Educational Talent Search programs. She feels it is important to go back and use your voice throughout the programs that helped you reach your career goals!