Ava Stevenson

• 1st place in Regional NATS competition in the musical theatre category 2024
• 1st place in State NATS competition in the musical theatre categoy 2024
• 3rd place in National NATS competition in the musical theatre category 2023
• 2nd place in Regional NATS competition in the musical theatre category 2023
• 1st place in Regional NATS competition in the classical category 2023
• Outstanding Student in Opera Award at Old Dominion University 2022 & 2023
• Nominated for Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival 2022/2023
• 1st place in state Bland Competition 2020
• 1st delegate in State Chorus 2020

My name is Ava Denae Stevenson. I am a senior majoring in vocal performance at Old Dominion University. I was born and currently reside in Hampton Roads, Virginia and have been singing and performing for as long as I can remember.

  Among my achievements are placing first in the musical theatre and classical categories in the regional NATS (National Association for Teachers of Singing) competition in 2023, and placing third nationally the same year. In 2024, I placed 1st in the musical theatre category in Regional NATS.

  Regionally, I have performed with Virginia Stage Company and The Virginia Opera, where I have had the opportunity to perform with and learn from many talented musicians. When I'm not singing, I am either line dancing, two stepping, crocheting, or hanging out with friends, family, and my parents foster baby. My goal is to share my passion for music and inspire others to be their own best cheerleader.