A native Floridian, soprano Izzy Barbato recently graduated summa cum laude from Stetson University, where she studied a diverse repertoire of music, including classical opera, Baroque concert repertoire, musical theatre, and new music composed by her own peers. Izzy also has a passion for leadership and education in the arts. She is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society and has been teaching voice since she was in high school, both privately and in co-directing many Jr. musicals. She spends her summers as an activity director at the Oregon Bach Festival, where she finds new musical inspiration each year. In her free time, Izzy enjoys reading and writing, spending quality time with her family and friends (usually somewhere outdoors), cooking all sorts of experimental dishes, and practicing yoga and meditation.