Originally from Toledo, Ohio, soprano Brett Umlauf began studying voice at Dartmouth College where she earned a degree in Classics. After a successful stint as Rosebud with the acclaimed Doc Scantlin and his Imperial Palms Orchestra in Washington D.C., Brett moved to Manhattan where she has studied voice with former Metropolitan Opera baritone John Fiorito and award-winning soprano Mary Ellen Callahan.

Brett and Swedish bass Staffan Liljas co-created and co-star in the show Bellman on Bellman about the Swedish rococo poet and composer CM Bellman. The duo has performed to high acclaim in NYC, Stockholm and rural Sweden thanks to the Swedish Institute and the Swedish Women's Educational Association's support of Brett's work. Brett serves on the board of directors and is a principal artist at Morningside Opera in NYC, where she has also held the position of soloist at 10th Church of Christ, Scientist for over six years. She's proud to be one of the graces in Charites! For more information please visit www.brettumlauf.com.