Chicago native and opera singer Tierra Whetstone-Christian enjoys the state of excitement that comes upon others when a song is involved. Tierra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from North Park University, where she studied conducting and voice. Tierra has had the honor to perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Savannah Philharmonic, the Evanston Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Fringe Opera, Chicago Opera Theater and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.

When Tierra is not singing or teaching she’s most likely acting it out on the stage. Tierra has had the privilege to work with Open door theater, ETA theater and Pegasus theater in Chicago. In 2013, she was nominated for the Black Theater Alliance award for best supporting actress in a play. Tierra is also a part of the Adrian Dunn Singers, a well-rounded group of all black musicians. Tierra is an enthusiastic teacher and loves what her students teach her everyday. Most recently, Tierra had the pleasure of singing backup for Michael Bublé on his Higher Tour at the Allstate Arena in Chicago.