Official Biography

Award-winning soprano, comedienne, writer, and tarot reader Rebecca Kidnie is a versatile artist currently based in New York City.

Described as “achingly beautiful”, Rebecca’s voice finds a home in repertoire from Mozart to the contemporary. A fierce advocate of new works she has premiered Speed Dating Tonight! (Janiec Opera Company) by Michael Ching/Dean Anthony, The Master (New Opera Workshop) by Alberto Caruso with a libretto by Academy Award winner Colm Toibin & The Silk City by Francesco Santelli (Garden State Opera), as well as the second performances of Amelia by Daron Hagen & Salsipuedes by Daniel Catán with The Moores Opera Center. Other celebrated roles include Mimi - La Bohème (Eklund Opera), Susannah - Susannah, Erste Dame - Die Zauberflöte (The Lighthouse Opera Company), Elvira - Don Giovanni (Bronx Opera), Alice Ford - Falstaff (Janiec Opera Company), Marianne Leitmetzerin - Der Rosenkavalier & Countess - Le Nozze di Figaro (Moores Opera Center).

A dynamic competitor, Rebecca was a recent winner of the Giulio Gari International Voice Competition. She has previously received First Place at The Denver Lyric Opera Guild Competition & The San Gennaro Italian Song Festival. She was a Semi-Finalist at The Mary Jacob Singer of the Year competition, The New York Lyric Opera International Voice competition, & The Rising Stars Vero Beach Opera competition. She is a three-time Encouragement Award Winner at The Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. She holds degrees from University of Colorado-Boulder, University of Houston, & University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Rebecca wrote her first comedic character for her school assembly in 6th grade and has been a muse of the stage ever since. Her self written one woman show, Rita Libretto is: The Ring Cycle was set to premiere at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre in the fall of 2020 (canceled due to Covid-19) after a well-received feature at The PIT NYC. Her recent virtual premieres include Avoidance Behaviors at The Zoom-a-Play Festival & What Are You Suggesting? at The Zoomologue Series (The Artist Co-op, NYC). As well as her website blog, Rebecca is currently writing a memoir on the themes of grief as a twinless twin. 

Rebecca is also an Intuitive Tarot reader and advisor for an international clientele. She offers authentically personal readings to guide you towards answers and to gain new clarity of insights. A one-on-one reading with Rebecca will help you to dive deeper into your own innate knowledge to unlock possible outcomes and empower you to make conscious and clear decisions towards your goals. Click here to learn about different spreads and rates.

In her spare time, you can find Rebecca knitting intricate and colorful pieces for her friends, family, scarf rack, and sock drawer!
See her work @knittingwithrebby