Chungers Kim has established himself as a vibrant presence in the Chicago classical music scene as a music director, performer, theory teacher, and vocal coach since he moved in Chicago in early 2012.

An active concert soloist and performer, Chungers has appeared in numerous roles across the Chicagoland area. Favorite roles include Don Pasquale from Don Pasquale, Leporello from Don Giovanni, the Watchman from Maskarade and Schaunard(cover) from La bohème. His performance as Masetto in The Floating Opera Company’s 2017 performance of Don Giovanni at The Bohemian National Cemetery was received with much acclaim by audiences and reviewers alike. 

Within the classical concert setting, Chungers specializes in the full lyric baritone catalog, mastering bel canto and Baroque repertoire alike with ease. He has been seen performing Haydn’s Te Deum with VOX3 Collectives and Lakeview Orchestra. Regionally, he has performed Handel’s Messiah with the St. Croix Valley Orchestra, as well as J.S.Bach’s Cantata BWV131 and Hadyn’s Te Deum with the UW - River Falls Concert Choir. Chungers has also music directed and conducted many beloved Broadway shows such as Beauty and the Beast, Guys and Dolls, Little Shop of Horrors, Shrek: the Musical, and The Sound of Music.

As a young musician, Chungers had the privilege of being involved with the Minnesota Chorale. While performing with them, he had the opportunity to work with highly acclaimed conductors such as Osmo Vänskä, Nicholas Kraemer, Andrew Litton, and Dr. Kathy Saltzman Romey. Their work inspired and influenced his career path today. 

Since he started his position as Music Director at Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church in 2015, Chungers has been enjoying creating music for LPPC and surrounding communities.