Rachel Looney is a versatile soprano and actor, celebrated for her dynamic performances across a range of platforms. In 2023, she captivated audiences in several standout roles, including as Chan Parker in Charlie Parker's Yardbird with the New Orleans Opera, Marian Paroo in The Music Man with Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane, and a dazzling debut with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra in A Night on Broadway at the Lafon Performing Arts Center. She also brought depth and charm to the role of Shelby in Steel Magnolias at Jefferson Performing Arts.
In 2024, Rachel made her debut with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra as part of their Young People's Concert Series, starred as Principal Rosalie Mullins in School of Rock: The Musical at Jefferson Performing Arts Center, and made her debut with the Symphony Chorus of New Orleans in Handel’s Messiah.
A graduate of LSU and Loyola University, Rachel’s talents also extend to the screen, with appearances in Daisy Jones & the Six (Amazon), Black Bird (Apple TV), and Secrets of Sulphur Springs (Disney). With her diverse talents and commitment to her craft, Rachel continues to make her mark in the performing arts.