A life at the intersection of voice, teaching, and strategy.

Performance

Artistry with purpose.

Shenika's performance career reflects a commitment to artistic excellence, versatility, and meaningful connection with audiences. Her work spans opera, concert, spirituals, and Christian worship music with engagements across the United States, Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean. She has been featured on projects at the Wylie House Museum, Harlem Opera Festival, Sphinx Conference, Kaprálová Festival, Carnegie Hall, and appeared in the ICYOLA Summer Music Concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.

Additional performances include concerts in Lisbon, Paris, London, Toronto, and Bermuda, as well as a national tour with the American Spiritual Ensemble in celebration of its 25th Anniversary.

Operatic roles include Oberto in Handel's Alcina, Der Sandmännchen in Humperdinck's Hänsel und Gretel, and Beatrice in an English adaptation of Berlioz's Béatrice et Bénédict.

Currently completing doctoral studies in voice at Indiana University, she continues to bring a refined, purpose-driven presence to every performance, using her voice to inspire hope and uplift the communities she serves.

Pedagogy

Every voice is unique.

Shenika's approach to teaching is rooted in the belief that every voice is unique, worthy of care, and capable of growth. Her studio integrates performance training and vocology to support singers in developing healthy, expressive, and sustainable technique across styles.

She holds a Graduate Certification in Vocology from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, where her coursework bridges voice science and practical application for both healthy and rehabilitating voices. She is completing a Doctor of Music in Voice with a minor in Music Education, further strengthening her ability to design thoughtful, research-informed instruction.

Her academic foundation includes a Master of Music in Voice Performance from Florida State University, where she served as a graduate instructor in the musical theatre department, and a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance with a minor in Performing Arts Management from the University of Michigan.

Communications

Clarity, creativity, and purpose.

As a communications consultant, Shenika partners with organizations and leaders to clarify their message, elevate their brand, and deepen engagement with key audiences through strategic planning, storytelling, and stakeholder-centered communication.

She previously served as Head of Communications at The Lewis Prize for Music.

Her expertise is informed by more than a decade of experience in arts administration and event management. As a certified vocologist and voice instructor, she also coaches professionals in voice wellness, technique, and performance practice for more effective, confident communication.

Shenika now provides strategic communications support to mission-driven clients across sectors, helping them communicate with clarity, creativity, and purpose.