A voice all
her own.

Alicia Waller is a genre-expanding vocalist, composer, and bandleader recognized for a contemporary fusion sound. Known for the luminous warmth of her voice, she creates a rich, expressive tapestry that has been praised for its splendor, creativity, and depth.

With a background as a classical soprano, Waller began exploring original work with the four-song EP, Some Hidden Treasure in 2020. Hailed as “surprising and significant” by All About Jazz, the imaginative release established her creative path at the intersection of jazz, soul, and vernacular music. She released her debut studio album, Louder, Then in 2026 to further acclaim, with DownBeat Magazine describing her as “a singular force, lyrically and compositionally.”

Waller launched Louder, Then with her first European tour, performing in Barcelona and Berlin; as well as performances across the United States at venues including the Muckenthaler Cultural Center (Fullerton, CA), ASU Kerr (Scottsdale, AZ), Chelsea Table + Stage (New York, NY), and Ki Smith Art Gallery (New York, NY). Further performance highlights have included the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Kennedy Center, BRIC Arts Media House, Museum of Modern Art, Museum of the City of New York, Jamaica Performing Arts Center, South Jazz Kitchen, and the Nuyorican Poets Café. Waller has additionally been featured on television and radio broadcast programming including Good Night, New York, BronxNet, and WNYC’s All of It with Alison Stewart.

She is a recipient of numerous awards, including acknowledgments from Chamber Music America, the NYC Women’s Fund, NYSCA, American Composers Forum, and New Music USA. Waller received her undergraduate degree in vocal performance from the University of Maryland and graduate degree from New York University, Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Soon after completing her graduate work, her work and process were featured in the documentary series What Moves You? by SkyHour. The documentary short explores her desire to examine sounds capturing the depth and beauty of the human experience.