DIANA CHRISTIEN

Diana Hereld is a musician, writer and graduate student of music (critical theory and creative practice) at the University of California, San Diego.

After pursuing opera, world music and linguistic studies while living abroad, Diana attained her Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Communication in Los Angeles. In 2011, she entered the world of empirical study during her appointment as a psychology researcher at California State University Northridge, where she conducted a study in music, autism and working memory. Throughout her time in LA, Diana also enjoyed employment as an early childhood music educator, freelance writer and content generator in the music industry, and independently contracted voice and piano instructor specializing in the tutelage of children with special needs.

As a vocalist, Diana has studied in London under Ian Kennedy (BBC), and additionally in Florence under Susanna Rigacci (preferred Soprano of Ennio Morricone). She has appeared internationally in platforms including The Today Show, United Nations and Accademia Europa. In addition to classical voice, Diana has studied ballet, jazz and tap under Academy Award winning choreographer Debbie Allen (Fame), acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and holds over a decade of music theatre performance experience. She continues to perform locally as chamber pop singer-songwriter Diana Christien.