Mackenzie Conner is honored to perform with the Areté Vocal Ensemble. She has been involved in community chorus groups and theatre productions since the age of 11 and continued to pursue her passion for music at California Lutheran University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music with a minor in theatre arts. During her undergraduate studies, Mackenzie sang with the CLU Choir, Cielo Treble Choir, and Regals Quartet.

She is currently pursuing a Master of Music in Vocal Performance at California State University, Northridge, where she also sings with the Northridge Singers. In addition, she performs with the New West Symphony Chorus.
Outside of music, Mackenzie enjoys a wide range of artistic pursuits, including pottery, sewing, macramé, embroidery, and painting. She currently resides in the San Fernando Valley and plans to continue her education through the credentialing program at CSUN, with the goal of teaching in the near future.