Teaching Staff

Kelly

Smith

Ms. Kelly has been a highly recognized and sought-after performer and educator throughout the southeast for 15 years. Her professional career began in FL where she served as vocal coach for the Young Artist Program at the award winning Theater Jacksonville. She performed with several professional theater groups including Alhambra Theater, Theater Jacksonville, and Players by the Sea with credits including Leading Player in Pippin, The Cat in Honk, and Sister Mary Hubert in “Nunsense.”



She moved to GA in 2002 and ultimately finished her Masters of Music in Voice Performance/Opera at Georgia State University. Some opera credits include Blanche in "Dialogues of the Carmelites," Blanche in Previn’s "Streetcar Named Desire," and Giulietta in "Tales of Hoffman." She has recorded solo and background vocal studio work, done extensive accompanying, and served as Musical Director for many productions.

Ms. Kelly’s students have received top honors at Thespian Festivals, Schuler Hensley Awards, and Governors Honors Program and are consistently cast by companies including Red Phoenix, Alliance, Atlanta Lyric, and Fabrefaction. Her students have been awarded scholarships at Elon, Shenandoah, Belmont, FSU, Stetson, USC, and UGA. Ms. Kelly combines solid technical instruction with consistent and encouraging reinforcement to keep students engaged and actively developing. She lives in Johns Creek with her husband, E.J. and their two beautiful children.