Anthony D. Anderson, a baritone and native of Washington, D.C., holds his Master’s degree from the Maryland Opera Studio at the University of Maryland, where he studied with the renowned bass-baritone Kevin Short. He also holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory. 

Anderson has distinguished himself in a wide array of roles, including Marchese d’Obigny in La Traviata (Annapolis Opera), the Premier Minister in Massenet’s Cendrillon (Cedar Rapids Opera), John Proctor in Robert Ward’s The Crucible (Opera in the Ozarks), Àlvaro in Daniel Catán’s Florencia en el Amazonas, Sid in Britten’s Albert Herring (both with the Maryland Opera Studio), and the title role in Henry Mollicone’s Emperor Norton (Oberlin Opera Theater). A passionate advocate for new music, Anderson has originated several roles in contemporary operas, including the title role in Noah Getz’s Dear Mr. Duncan (Keegan Theater) and Joe/Gil's Father in Matthew Recio’s The Puppy Episode (Oberlin Opera Theater). In March 2025, he debuted as W.E.B. Du Bois in a New Work Workshop of The Faces in the Flames, a collaboration with composer Nathan Felix and librettist Anita Gonzalez. 

In recent seasons, Anderson has performed with Des Moines Metro Opera and Musiktheater Bavaria. Most recently, he has featured with Washington National Opera in their production of Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess. He has also appeared as a soloist at the National Cathedral in a concert celebrating African-American composers. In late 2024, Anderson collaborated with members of the Washington National Opera Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Alvise Casellati, for a special outreach event at the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool. His artistic achievements also led to an invitation from the White House to perform for First Lady Jill Biden and guests at the opening of the East Wing extension. Anderson continues to grow as a dynamic performer and is recognized as a rising voice in the world of classical music.