mica is a professional vocalist, actor, and music director based in Southern California.

mica utilizes a variety of vocal effects and styles in their singing and teaching.

mica’s approach to voice pedagogy and audition coaching is informed by years of training as a cross-over singer in a range of styles, including contemporary commercial music (jazz, musical theater, pop, rock, etc.); opera theater; and ‘classical’ music, such as art song, oratorio, and 18th- to 21st-century Western European styles.

mica teaches functional singing that incorporates joyful movement and taps into the mind/body/soul connection.

mica’s studio is a gender-affirming space.

mica has earned multiple degrees in performance and education:

  • Voice Pedagogy Certificate in Somatic Voicework™ The LoVetri Method: 2022

  • Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (Voice) from Ball State University: 2015

  • currently completing a Master of Education in Global Perspectives: Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning Environments from Boston College

mica has had the pleasure of learning from award-winning vocalists and pedagogues including, but not limited to, Billy Gollner, Luciana Souza, Jeanie LoVetri, Farayi Malek, Dr. Jon Truitt, Harolyn Blackwell, and Yoko Shimazaki-Kilburn.

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mica basilici

photo by Ian King

Music Academy of the West Sing! 2024
Carmen Opera Santa Barbara 2023
girl and guy in Once: the Musical
girl and guy at music shop in Once: the Musical
girl, guy and bank teller in Once: the Musical
family dancing in Once: the Musical
Carmen Opera Santa Barbara 2023
street scene in Once: the Musical

photos by Zach Mendez