Emily Budd holds a Master of Music from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Music from Valdosta State University. She has taught and directed at American Stage Theatre and Serenbe Playhouse as well as on the high school level. As a teacher and director she has been recognized by the Shuler foundation as well as multiple play festivals. She owns a successful vocal studio and is a crossover performer in theatre, improv comedy, cabaret, and opera. In New York, Emily performed with companies such as One World Symphony, Dell'Arte Opera, New York Lyric Opera, Upright Citizens Brigade, and The Duplex Theatre. In the Atlanta area, Emily has performed with The Atlanta Lyric Theatre, ART Station, Serenbe Playhouse and The Atlanta Opera. Emily toured Italy performing with La Musica Lirica in the role of La Virtu in Monteverdi’s L’Incoronazione di Poppea. Regional theatre credits include: Maria in The Sound of Music, Rose in Meet Me in St. Louis, Jenny Lind in Barnum, Cindy Lou in Marvelous Wonderettes, and Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods. Emily works with vocal students that are on multiple levels and has taught a wealth of various vocal techniques.
