Julie Bayer holds degrees in Vocal Performance from Illinois Wesleyan University and Manhattan School of Music and studies voice privately with Judith Haddon in her studio at Roosevelt University in Chicago. Aside from her various operatic and musical theater roles, she has performed with the Russian Chorus of NY, Wheaton Symphony Chorus, and has appeared as a featured soloist for John Rutter’s Requiem and Handel’s Messiah. Julie is also a member of Vox Caelestis, a professional women’s chamber ensemble, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago Chorus.