Meet our Team
Liz Harris
Administrative Assistant / Social Media
Liz Harris is the administrative heartbeat and social media voice behind Nova Voice Studio. With a background in classical voice and a love for the operatic stage, Liz brings both creativity and precision to her work. As an opera singer herself, she understands the needs of performers and ensures the studio runs smoothly—with warmth, clarity, and care.
Liz manages scheduling, communications, and community engagement while also curating our vibrant online presence. When she's not behind a screen or a score, you'll likely find her tending to her growing collection of houseplants or enjoying a walk in nature with opera in her earbuds.
Her eye for detail, artistic sensibility, and genuine love for supporting others make her an essential part of the NVS team.
Kimberly Hornaday
Movement coach / Musical Theatre coach
Kimberley Hornaday is a dedicated musical theatre educator and seasoned performer with over 20 years of stage experience. Her award-winning work—including Best Actress at the 2025 Fraser Valley Zone Festival—reflects both her talent and commitment to the craft.
Kimberley discovered her passion for teaching while directing and choreographing for the UBC Musical Theatre Troupe, where she found joy in helping young artists develop both their vocal technique and onstage confidence. As a vocal and acting coach, she combines professional polish with a deep understanding of character work, empowering each student to connect more fully with their voice and storytelling.
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Kimberly teaches the folowing classes:
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Musical Minis
Broadway Juniors
Rising Stars
Laura Widgett
NVS founder / lead voice coach / yoga instructor
Laura Widgett is the founder and head vocal coach at Nova Voice Studio (NVS), where she offers transformative vocal training for singers, actors, and professionals. She holds a Master’s Degree in Opera from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Toronto. Laura is a BC Registered Music Teacher (BCRMTA) and an active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
Laura’s holistic, results-driven approach integrates vocal technique, performance psychology, and artistic expression. Her students have gone on to successful post-secondary auditions at institutions such as McGill University, UBC, and the University of Toronto, and have booked major roles in projects like Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Disney's The Descendants, and The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York and London’s Urdang Academy.
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Laura teaches the following classes:
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Private Singing Lessons
The Actors Voice
Corporate Voice
Next Gen'
Yoga for Singers
Breathe and Be
Sheena Lynch
Physio for Voice Guest Instructor
Sheena Lynch is a registered physiotherapist. With a deep understanding of the physical demands placed on singers, Sheena brings targeted physiotherapy techniques into the voice studio to support breath, posture, alignment, and muscular balance.
Her sessions help singers release tension, build body awareness, and optimize vocal function from the inside out. Whether it’s refining alignment or unlocking breath support, Sheena’s expert guidance is an invaluable addition to our holistic vocal training approach at Nova Voice Studio.
Brooke
Henderson
Art Therapy for the Artist Guest Instructor
Brooke Henderson is an art therapist & registered psychotherapist (qualifying) and guest instructor at Nova Voice Studio, where she leads specialized sessions for performing artists. With a background in psychology and the creative arts, Brooke uses visual art and bilateral processing techniques to help performers explore, express, and release emotional blocks that impact voice and confidence.
Her compassionate, trauma-informed approach creates a safe space for artists to reconnect with their creativity, process performance anxiety, and build resilience through self-expression.
