Praised for her warm timbre and captivating stage presence, mezzo-soprano Ashley Troester is quickly making her mark on the operatic stage. In recent seasons, she has brought vivid life to roles such as Miss Todd in The Old Maid and the Thief (Bel Canto Legacy), Meg in Little Women, Dorabella in Così fan tutte (Vienna Summer Music Festival), and Vera Boronel in The Consul (San Francisco Conservatory of Music). Audiences have also enjoyed her performances as Teodata (Flavio), Vava (The Color of Love), Mrs. Anderssen (A Little Night Music), and Le Chatte/Le Libellule/Un Pâtre (L’Enfant et les Sortilèges).

A lifelong performer, Ashley pairs musical precision with dramatic honesty, earning praise for her ability to connect deeply with audiences. She has appeared with companies including Opera Colorado, Boulder Opera Company, and Vienna Summer Music Festival. She holds a Master of Music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor of Music from Colorado Mesa University.