(She/Her) Alina Cherkasova is a Ukrainian-American soprano and international vocal competition laureate. She has performed at renowned venues including Carnegie Hall, the Paris Philharmonic, and the Odessa Opera House. Her repertoire includes leading roles in Eugene Onegin, Turandot, Le nozze di Figaro, Pagliacci, and Carmen. Based in the Washington, D.C. area, she also teaches voice and piano at the International School of Music.