Cynthia L. Smith, lyric mezzo-soprano and native of Tennessee, was awarded a Fulbright US Student Award for the 2013-14 academic year to Basel, Switzerland. She recently completed her doctorate in Vocal Performance at Ball State University. An active recitalist, Cynthia has performed in the United States, Austria, India, and Switzerland. She currently teaches Western-classical voice and history courses along with leading the Foundation Programme at KM Music Conservatory in Chennai, India.
