ABOUT

Rainy Stokley-Graves (they/them) is a queer vocalist, voice teacher, and student based in western Colorado, where they’re building a reputation as a heartfelt and expressive performer. A two-time first-place winner in the Classical Avocational Adult Category at the CO/WY NATS Student Auditions, Rainy studies vocal performance at Colorado Mesa University under the mentorship of Dr. Caitlin Moore.

At CMU, they serve as section leader for both Vocal Arts Ensemble and Soprano/Alto Choir. Rainy is also the founder and president of the university’s Student NATS Chapter and has collaborated with the Genders and Sexualities Alliance to create workshops on training trans voices—advocating for more inclusive voice pedagogy in academic and private studio spaces.

Rainy has recently participated in masterclasses with Dr. Ashraf Sewailam, Dr. Mary Kathryn Brewer, Jeremy Franklin, and Dr. Katherine Kasch. Known for their kindness, curiosity, and dedication, Rainy is a generous collaborator and a passionate musician working at the intersection of artistry and community care.