Vocalist
MallikaSuryadevara
Opera and musical theater training in one voice; Carnatic, Hindustani and Indian film music in the other.
Profile
A voice trained twice over
Mallika Suryadevara is a junior in the voice program at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where she studies Western classical opera and musical theater, with minors in technology‑aided composition, music production, and piano.
She grew up in Frisco, Texas, learning Carnatic music under established gurus while taking Western classical training in parallel — a dual education she has never set down. Through her school years she sang with the Children's Choir of Greater Dallas, performing regularly at the Meyerson Symphony Center alongside the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. She has since studied at Juilliard's summer program and been selected for the Bel Canto in Tuscany young artists program in Italy.
Her range is unusually wide for a conservatory singer: a four‑hour Telugu solo recital in Hyderabad, more than twenty professionally produced independent recordings, national anthem performances at sporting events across Dallas, and a standing place among the top finalists in Texas All‑State voice competition.
Repertoire
Two traditions, held at the same standard
Opera & Musical Theater
Her conservatory major and competition discipline. Formal Western classical training since childhood, choral performance with a symphony orchestra through her school years, and summer study at Juilliard and in Tuscany.
- Opera
- Musical theater
- Art song
- Choral
- Pop
Carnatic, Hindustani & Film
Carnatic study under established gurus from early childhood, carried forward into Hindustani technique and a substantial recorded body of Telugu and Hindi film music. Awarded in national film‑music competitions in the United States.
- Carnatic
- Hindustani
- Tollywood
- Bollywood
- Light classical
Honors
Recognition
Lorenzo Foundation Award
One of three recipients at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in the foundation's 2026 cycle, awarded a $5,000 prize across 2026 and 2027. Recognized for both voice and composition, and for a background in South Indian classical music. The Lorenzo Foundation was established by descendants of Giuseppe Brucia, a founder of the San Francisco Opera. SFCM announcement ↗
“Nightingale of America”
Title conferred by Sri Swaramajari, India, following her four‑hour recital at Thyagaraja Gana Sabha, Hyderabad.
Texas All‑State Voice Finalist
A multiple‑time finalist in All‑State Western classical voice competition, competing every year since ninth grade. Placed 6th among approximately 11,600 singers in 2024.
Film Music Competition Awards
Multiple awards in Hindi and Telugu film music competitions in the United States, including ATA Jhummandi Nadam and NATA Idol.
Training
Education
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Current
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Junior, Bachelor of Music in Voice — Western classical opera and musical theater. Minors in technology‑aided composition, music production, and piano.
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2025
Bel Canto in Tuscany
Selected for the young artists program in Tuscany, Italy.
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2023
The Juilliard School — Summer Program
Summer study in voice at Juilliard, New York.
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School yrs.
Children's Choir of Greater Dallas
Member from elementary through high school, performing regularly at the Meyerson Symphony Center with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
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Since childhood
Carnatic and Western classical study
Continuous private training in Carnatic vocal music under established gurus, alongside Western classical instruction. Proficient pianist.
On stage
Performance
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2022
Thyagaraja Gana Sabha, Hyderabad
A four‑hour light Telugu music solo program at one of Hyderabad's principal concert halls.
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Ongoing
National anthem soloist
A sought‑after performer of the Indian and American national anthems at baseball games, cricket leagues, and Republic Day celebrations across Dallas, Texas.
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Ongoing
Solo and ensemble engagements
Regular solo programs and ensemble work spanning Bollywood, Tollywood and Western repertoire — cultural festivals, concert programs, private weddings and civic occasions.
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Recorded
Independent releases
More than twenty independent Telugu songs, professionally composed and produced in India.
Contact
Bookings & auditions
Available for recitals, concerts, competitions, recording sessions and collaborations.