Elizabeth Zharoff (born March 19, 1986) is an American opera singer, YouTuber, vocal coach, and video game sound designer. She is best known for her YouTube channel The Charismatic Voice, which has garnered over 1.9 million subscribers and 432 million views.
The internationally acclaimed soprano transitioned from performing opera in 18 languages across major venues worldwide to becoming one of YouTube’s most popular vocal analysis creators. She currently works as a voice coach, video game composer, and interviews prominent rock and metal vocalists.
Elizabeth Zharoff Wikipedia
| Full Name: | Elizabeth McCune (née Ford) |
| Date of Birth: | March 19, 1986 |
| Age: | 39 years old (as of 2025) |
| Place of Birth: | Wenatchee, Washington, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Education: | Bachelor’s in Vocal Performance (Oberlin Conservatory); Master’s in Opera (Curtis Institute) |
| Occupation: | Opera singer, YouTuber, vocal coach, video game composer |
| Spouse: | Kirk McCune (married February 29, 2020) |
| Children: | 2 sons |
| YouTube Channel: | The Charismatic Voice |
| Subscribers: | 1.9 million+ |
| Net Worth (2025): | Approximately $1.5 million |
Early Life
Elizabeth Ford was born on March 19, 1986, in Wenatchee, Washington, where she grew up and attended Wenatchee High School. She developed an early passion for music and determined to pursue a career in vocal performance at a young age.
After graduating from high school, Elizabeth spent a year in France before beginning her formal music education. This early exposure to European culture would later influence her international opera career.
Education
Elizabeth began her higher education at Pacific Lutheran University in 2005 before transferring to the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio in 2007. She earned her bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from Oberlin in 2009.
While still a student at Oberlin, she achieved significant recognition by making her debut as a soloist at Carnegie Hall in 2009. That same year, she reached the semi-finals of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.
In 2012, Elizabeth completed her master’s degree in opera singing from the renowned Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, one of the most selective music conservatories in the world.
Opera Career
Elizabeth’s professional opera career began impressively when she reached the finals of the Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2011, one of the world’s most prestigious classical music competitions.
She performed extensively throughout major opera houses in Europe, Asia, Canada, and the United States. Notable venues included Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, Seattle Opera, and the Dresden Semperoper.
Major Opera Roles
Elizabeth performed leading soprano roles in renowned operas including:
- Violetta in Verdi’s La traviata
- Pamina in Mozart’s The Magic Flute
- Giunia in Mozart’s Lucio Silla
- Konstanze in Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio
- Marguerite in Gounod’s Faust
During the 2012/13 season, she was a member of the Young Ensemble at Dresden Semperoper, where she performed as Pamina and Violetta. She also appeared with the Cleveland Orchestra and performed chamber pieces specially composed for her.
The Charismatic Voice YouTube Channel
In August 2014, Elizabeth launched her YouTube channel The Charismatic Voice under the motto “Demystifying singing.” Initially focused on vocal education, the channel evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic when subscriber growth accelerated dramatically.
The channel became famous for Elizabeth’s reaction videos analyzing vocal techniques of rock and metal singers she had never heard before, including Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford, and extreme metal vocalists from genres like deathcore.
Content and Format
Elizabeth’s YouTube content includes:
- Vocal analysis and reaction videos
- Educational content about singing techniques
- “Tea-time interviews” with prominent vocalists
- Performances of classical and video game music
Notable interview guests have included Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy), James LaBrie (Dream Theater), Will Ramos (Lorna Shore), and Devin Townsend.
Video Game Music Career
Beyond opera and YouTube, Elizabeth has established herself as a prominent video game composer and vocalist. She has contributed to numerous video game soundtracks and remix albums.
Original Soundtracks
- Aven Colony (2017)
- Where the Water Tastes Like Wine (2018)
- Yoku’s Island Express (2018)
- Elsinore (2019) – nominated for “Best Original Choral Composition”
- Lost Words: Beyond the Page (2020)
Remix Albums
- Successor: Final Fantasy VIII Remixed (2016)
- Fallen: An Undertale Tribute (2016)
- Zodiac: Final Fantasy Tactics Remixed (2017)
- Resurrection of the Night: Alucard’s Elegy (2019)
Personal Life
Elizabeth married Kirk McCune on February 29, 2020, in a leap day ceremony. The couple currently resides in Tucson, Arizona with their two sons.
Their first son was born in early 2024. On November 2, 2024, Elizabeth announced her second pregnancy through a YouTube video, and their second son was born on April 19, 2025.
Kirk often appears in Elizabeth’s content and helps manage aspects of her business operations. The couple shares interests in gaming, particularly Dungeons & Dragons, which they incorporate into their content creation.
Vocal Coaching and Research
Elizabeth offers online vocal coaching courses through her website and has developed expertise in extreme vocal techniques used in metal and rock music.
In September 2024, she launched a successful Kickstarter campaign for The Charismatic Voice Research Fund, which raised over $235,000 to fund university studies on upper laryngeal vocal techniques using professional singers as test subjects.
Net Worth
As of 2025, Elizabeth Zharoff’s estimated net worth is approximately $1.5 million. Her income streams include:
- YouTube ad revenue and sponsorships
- Online vocal coaching courses
- Video game composition work
- Opera performances and concerts
- Merchandise sales
Her YouTube channel generates significant revenue with over 432 million total views and continues growing with 3-4 new videos released weekly.
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References
- The Wenatchee World – “A voice for the opera: Wenatchee native makes a name for herself”
- CanvasRebel Magazine – “Meet Elizabeth Zharoff”
- Queen Elisabeth Competition – Official laureate profile
- Curtis Institute of Music – Alumni highlight feature
- Variety Magazine – Game Audio Network Guild Awards coverage
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