Background
Laura Claycomb was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, but grew up in Dallas, where she excelled in church and school choir, winning numerous youth competitions, such as the National Association of Teachers (NATS), U.I.L., and Texas All-State Choir. A graduate of Highland Park High School, Claycomb won a full scholarship to Southern Methodist University, where she completed two bachelors' degrees in vocal performance and foreign languages, and studied voice with Barbara Hill Moore.
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