Indian-Canadian-American soprano, Arthi Nandakumar, is a graduate of The Manhattan School of Music earning her Master’s degree in Vocal Performance. Over the years, Arthi has been a part of several productions such as the World Premiere of The Girl from Ipanema as Liz, La liberazione di Ruggiero dall’isola d’Alcina as Alcina, Carmen as Frasquita, and the New York City Premiere of Katie:Strongest of the Strong as Barbelle2/Max. She has also had the wonderful opportunity to perform in scenes from Hänsel und Gretel (Gretel), L’incoronazione di Poppea (Valetto), Falstaff (Nanetta), and Ainadamar (Nuria). Arthi also made her debut as a director in May 2024 with a production of La Traviata at Snug Harbor and is looking forward to directing a production of Lucia di Lammermoor with them in February 2026.