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Artist Bio

Colin Safley is an operatic baritone, musical theatre performer, and actor. Having caught the theatre bug at a very young age, Colin went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance at DePaul University under Tenor Scott Ramsay, then earned a Master’s Degree at the Mannes School of Music under Baritone Stephen Powell. Colin has appeared in several shows both in school and in local theatres, starring in Die Zauberflöte, Candide, L’elisir d’amore, Company, and Don Giovanni. Colin takes particular interest in new works, having performed works by living composers such as Lori Laitman, Mark Adamo, Tom Cipullo, Lita Grier, Libby Larsen, and Jake Heggie. In his performances, Colin has been lauded for not only his fine vocal ability, but his acting skills and ability to bring a character to life.