Puerto Rican born Mezzo-soprano Mila Ortiz is a recent transplant to the Portland area. Looking to immerse herself in the local music scene Mila has joined the renowned JCT Music Studio and recently performed with Opera in The Park Portland and Portland Symphony in Aida, as well as Celebration Chorus, and as a featured performer with Avalon Events at the historic Kiggins Theater “Screen to Stage” event in Vancouver, Washington. Previous accolades include performing Carmina Burana at Carnegie Hall and roles in state-wide productions of A Chorus Line and West Side Story. She is very excited to be a part of the Light Opera of Portland. Mila’s interests include dog rescue, tennis, and travel.