Krista Sher Selico live history: classical crossover
Krista Sher Selico is a multifaceted classical crossover artist, songwriter, and actress known for her "Popsical" approach, blending elements of opera and pop music to create a fresh classical experience. Armed with a degree in Classical Voice from the University of Southern California, she possesses a four-octave vocal range and sings in five languages. Her career also includes fashion influencing, having launched an Instagram page that intersects classical music with fashion, which led to invitations to Milan Fashion Week from Versace and Ferragamo and garnered over a million followers. She has recorded debut opera recordings and developed an album with composer Nathan Wang, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road. Her debut album, fusing orchestral production with accessible pop melodies, was scheduled for release in 2023. Selico approaches her career as a recording artist, with live performances tailored for stadiums, aiming to make opera more inclusive and relevant beyond traditional opera houses. She also founded the Afrobeats Music Festival "Helix Festival" in 2019, though its inaugural year was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.