Clare Lee

• 2025 YoungArts Winner Classical Voice
• 2024 Adult choir member in NC Opera concert production of Ernani
• 2024 North Carolina Chapter NATS Outstanding Highschool Female
• 2024 North Carolina Chapter NATS Classical Lower High School Treble 1st place
• 2023 Schmidt Utah Regionals 1st place, National Qualifier
• 2023 Schmidt Most Promising Sophomore Award
• 2023 NSA Finals Lower High School Classical Treble 2023 1st place
• 2023 Mid-Atlantic Regionals NATS Classical Lower High School Treble SING-OFF 1st place, National Qualifier
• 2023 Mid-Atlantic Regionals NATS Musical Theatre Lower High School Treble 2nd place
• 2023 Mid-Atlantic Regionals NATS Classical Lower High School Treble 2nd place
• 2023 North Carolina Chapter NATS Musical Theatre Lower High School Treble 1st place
• 2023 North Carolina Chapter NATS Classical Lower High School Treble 1st place
• 2022 Mid-Atlantic Regionals NATS Classical Youth Upper Treble 1st place
• 2022 North Carolina Chapter NATS Classical Youth Upper Treble 1st place
• 2021 Mid-Atlantic Regionals NATS Classical Youth Upper Treble 2nd place
• 2021 North Carolina Chapter NATS Classical Youth Upper Treble 1st place

Clare Lee is a 17-year-old soprano from Cary, North Carolina whose love for classical singing extends back to 2nd grade. Under the guidance of her wonderful teacher, Ms. Kimberley Bentley, she has won several national awards including 1st place in the classical category of the 2023 NATS National Student Auditions, national finalist in 2024 Schmidt Vocal Competition on the stage of the Sarasota Opera House, and was named a 2025 YoungArts Classical Voice Winner. She has expanded her performance experiences as a member of the adult choir in North Carolina Opera’s 2024 concert production of Ernani and has been an invited guest singer in numerous formal events, including the 2023 Asian American MOVENC PAC Kickoff and 2024 Woman’s Club of Raleigh Student Arts Festival. She will also be singing at the 2025 Lunar New Year Gala. The summer of 2024, Clare trained at the Schmidt Vocal Institute where she sang for world-renowned artists such as coach Warren Jones, Elizabeth Bishop of The Juilliard School. In addition, Clare has also performed in masterclasses by bass-baritone Donovan Singletary and dramatic soprano Alexandra LoBianco. Clare strives to constantly push her limits as an actor, singer, and artist and intends to continue her musical education in vocal performance in college.