With a timeless, rich vocal style from simple tenderness to sultry pop, Nazia Chaudhry ("Naz") is a contemporary jazz recording artist specializing in the American Songbook & Latin traditions. As both an accomplished vocalist and voice over talent, she is honored to have recently been named a Sennheiser/Neumann Authorized Partner. Naz's lyrical voice, inspired interpretations, and ability to relate to the audience shines through when she hits the stage. She is a multifaceted performer, musical arranger, and educator who is quickly gaining a following on the internet as well as in her adopted hometowns - Washington, D.C., Dallas, TX, and now her new home in Atlanta, GA. Naz's unique and extensive experience in acting, musical theater, opera, jazz and pop/contemporary music has allowed her to share her passion for performance and singing with audiences from children to dignitaries, and from large stadiums and concert halls to intimate jazz clubs and recording studios. In 2005, Naz toured internationally as a featured jazz soloist with Jubilate, one of South Florida's highly acclaimed small vocal groups. She also toured regionally with Jubilate, performing in concerts with 10-time Grammy Award-winning singer Bobby McFerrin, Latin Grammy Award-winning flautist Nestor Torres, legendary actor/singers Clifton Davis and Harry Belafonte, and Metropolitan Opera soprano Marvis Martin. Additionally, Naz actively performs for charities and private events throughout the nation. In 1996, Naz began her professional singing career as a soprano soloist, while studying classical voice at the prestigious University of Miami’s Frost School of Music in Florida. She went on to study jazz voice at the highly acclaimed University of North Texas College of Music and completed her Master's degree in jazz studies at Georgia State University. In addition to singing, she has also found success both on and off stage as an actress performing throughout the U.S. in TV commercials, films, industrials, voice overs, musicals, operettas, and regional theatre. Her stage performances have garnered reviews in The Washington Post, Potomac Stages, and Talkinbroadway.com. Some of Naz's other credits include: The Kennedy Center, London Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony, Rialto Center for Performing Arts, Atlanta's Symphony Hall at Woodruff Performing Arts Center, RFK Stadium, Cafe 290 Atlanta, Hard Rock Café DC, The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, The Earlsmith Strand Theater, Good Morning Houston (ABC), San Antonio Living (NBC), Drive By Big Band, The Wall of Jazz, George Romano & The Euphoria, D-Town Singers, Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau, City Council of Dallas, and Chesapeake Arts Center. From classic jazz to adult contemporary music, Naz is a versatile crossover stylist with passionate vocals and a strong, expressive presence, making her an industry “one to watch.” ----------- REVIEWS: "One of the most driven, tenacious, energetic, and talented performers in her cohort. Her passionate, malleable vocal abilities can both evoke and surprise." - J.W., Fan of Naz’s Music “Gifted vocals! Such a treat to hear her.” - R.H., Musician and Colleague “Nazia Chaudhry is extremely professional and expedient, while exhibiting a great deal of artistry and creativity in her vocal performance. She is an absolute natural in the studio.” - Anthony Newett, Music Composer/Producer Mercury Radio Arts - GBTV (The Glenn Beck Program) “Nazia is really a well-rounded and very refined performing artist...with sensitivity, [she] revealed a natural charisma on stage and was able to improvise a gorgeous singing part backed by a chorus. Her voice is very resonant, speaking or singing. She is a gracious and dedicated person, who was appreciated by everyone in the company. I can even say I am a fan.” - Joe Martin, Director/Senior Lecturer in Theatre Arts at Johns Hopkins University