Rachele Schmiege is a graduate from the New England Conservatory and Western Michigan University. Prior to joining the Met Chorus in 2019, Rachele was a soloist with Odyssey Opera, Salt Marsh Opera, Nashville Opera, Opera Columbus, Opera on the James, Pacific Opera Project, Resonance Works, Boise Philharmonic, among others in roles such as Donna Anna, Rusalka, Anne Truelove, Pamina, and Violetta. Rachele is a member of Beyond Artists, a coalition of artists who donate a portion of their income to organizations bringing important issues to light. Rachele supports and is a Charity Runner for The Herren Project with her hubs, Stefan Barner.
Hometown: Vicksburg, MI
Met Debut: 2017