Kelley Batson Addison, mezzo-soprano

Kelley grew up in Greenville, and was a student of The Fine Arts Center and Brevard Music Center. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Theory from Furman University, where she was in Furman Singers, Chamber Singers, and the Honeybees. Kelley’s background in music performance spans a wide range including musical theater, classical, church music, and pop/rock. For many years, she operated a private teaching studio, and recently recorded a collection of original piano compositions. Having sung in choirs from preschool age, Kelley has been a member of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society, Durham Choral Arts, Connecticut Grand Opera Chorus, and the Wilton Singers. Kelley’s career has included various positions in the performing arts and non-profit industries, and she currently serves as the Director of Development for International Ballet in Greenville County. This is Kelley’s fourth season in Chorale and Herring Ensemble.

Kelley grew up in Greenville, and was a student of The Fine Arts Center and Brevard Music Center. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Theory from Furman University, where she was in Furman Singers, Chamber Singers, and the Honeybees. Kelley’s background in music performance spans a wide range including musical theater, classical, church music, and pop/rock. For many years, she operated a private teaching studio, and recently recorded a collection of original piano compositions. Having sung in choirs from preschool age, Kelley has been a member of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society, Durham Choral Arts, Connecticut Grand Opera Chorus, and the Wilton Singers. Kelley’s career has included various positions in the performing arts and non-profit industries, and she currently serves as the Director of Development for International Ballet in Greenville County. This is Kelley’s fourth season in Chorale and Herring Ensemble.