Ulrika Skarby is educated at the Stockholm Opera Academy, Operastudio 67 and Malmö Music Academy. Her actual debut role was Carmen (Bizet) at the Parkteatern in Stockholm and she has also performed as Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri at Läckö Castle.
Ulrika Skarby is one of the members of Operaimprovisatörerna and is a frequently hired soloist in various concert contexts.