Akshaya Lakshmi is an Indo-Canadian soprano, known for her versatile voice and commanding stage presence. Driven by a deep commitment to diversity and representation, she is passionate about fostering a more inclusive and equitable artistic community. She is currently pursuing a MM in Voice Performance at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) under the tutelage of Catherine Cook. Akshaya also holds a Bachelor of Medical Sciences from Western University and a University Certificate in Marketing from Athabasca University.

On the operatic stage, Akshaya has performed a dynamic range of roles. Recent highlights include: Fiordiligi (Così fan tutte), Mabel (The Pirates of Penzance), Papagena (Die Zauberflöte), Musetta (La Bohème) and Gretel (Hänsel und Gretel). She has also featured in scenes or partial roles as Gilda (Rigoletto), Mlle. Silberklang (Der Schauspieldirektor), Lucia (The Rape of Lucretia), Carolina (Il matrimonio segreto), Frasquita (Carmen), Despina (Così fan tutte), and Miss Jessel (The Turn of the Screw).

In musical theatre, Akshaya has performed with both professional and community theatre companies. Recent credits include: Sister Sophia/Maria US (The Sound of Music), Lilly (Swingtime Canteen), Corine (Triumph of Love), Diana Barry (Anne of Green Gables), Pearl (Ghost Quartet), Shelly/Annie (Evil Dead the Musical). Offstage, Akshaya has also worked as a director, choreographer, and music director for numerous productions.

This season at SFCM, Akshaya will be debuting Noémie (Cendrillon), and Oberto/Alcina Cover (Alcina). She will also be performing in scenes as Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro), Nannetta (Falstaff) and the Waitress (The Road to Wellville - WORLD PREMIERE).