Phoebe Gildea (they/she) has been described as "radiant on stage," with a "rich, beautiful voice" (Oregon ArtsWatch). A notably versatile performer, she has also been praised for giving  “gritty, intense performances” (BroadwayWorld). Phoebe has performed roles in opera and theater alike, including the titular role in Iolanthe, Alice Russell in LIZZIE: The Musical, Emma in Jekyll & Hyde, Lady Macbeth in Macbeth, Sister Sophia in The Sound of Music, Pat in Kinky Boots, Amalia in She Loves Me, Zweite Dame and Papagena in The Magic Flute; and created the role of Celeste for the world premiere workshop of new opera FREE MEN. They have appeared with companies such as Portland Opera, Clackamas Repertory Theatre, Light Opera of Portland, Majestic Theater, Stumptown Stages, the Astoria Music Festival, Lark Opera, and Cascadia Chamber Opera, among others. An active performer in concert, Phoebe has put together several successful solo programs for venues including Jaqua Concert Hall and The Wildish Theater, on themes such as music that walks the line between opera and musical theater; music based on the text and stories of Shakespeare; and songs of death and supernatural phenomena for Halloween. As a soloist, she has performed Berlioz’s Les nuits d’été, Copland’s Twelve Poems of Emily Dickinson, Bach's Magnificat, and Handel's Messiah.

As a teacher, Phoebe has over ten years of experience helping students of all ages and levels find their voices and improve their musicianship. They have extensive experience working with students with stage fright, students who want to sing more than one style, and queer students looking for an affirming teacher. She has a Teacher Certification from OperaWorks Intensives, and is also a Licensed Body Mapping Educator.

Phoebe holds a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from Chapman University. Equally passionate about understanding music as about performing it, they received a concurrent Bachelor of Arts in music, which included an interdisciplinary thesis on mythology in opera. When not singing or teaching, Phoebe can be found baking, reading, training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and snuggling with her many pets. For more information on upcoming performances, visit www.phoebegildea.com.