Recognized for her compelling art song interpretation, Elizabeth is the Vocal Chamber Music Fellow with the Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago. She enjoys collaboration with other composers, musicians, artists, and community organizations to craft unique and innovative productions. Her audiences are often treated to world premieres.
Recent appearances include “Annie” in the Chicago premiere of Annie and Joshua by Robbie Ellis; a debut performance at The Green Mill premiering the newest baroque aria, Express Lanes written for her by Ellis; and the role of her doppelganger, Senator Patrick Leahy, in The Gonzales Cantata. She has also enjoyed solo performances at Early Music at the Barn, Friends of the Windows recital series, the Schubertiade festival, Liederstube and early music festivals in Boston and Berkeley.
Elizabeth is an advocate and educator on refugee issues. She lives with her family in Chicago and delights in her orchids, outdoor adventures, and crying at a good organ concert.
Elizabeth Shuman
Soprano