Catie Brooks is a versatile vocalist, voice teacher, and actor based in both New York City and Washington, DC. Catie performs professionally as a classical, musical theater, jazz and contemporary singer, seamlessly navigating vocal styles and making her a sought-after "crossover" artist.

Catie is currently pursuing a Master of Music Degree in Musical Theater Vocal Performance with an Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy from New York University. She also holds a dual Bachelor of Music degree in Classical Vocal Performance and Music Theatre from James Madison University. Catie currently studies privately with broadway vocalist Elena Shaddow and renowned operatic tenor Dr. Scott Murphree. Catie has previously studied with Danielle Talamantes, Ashlyn Rock, Arianna Zukerman, Ashley Alden, Dr. Carrie Stevens, and Pam King. Other training includes work at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, Chicago Summer Opera, Stafford Opera Troupe, and study with repertoire coaches Patrick O’Donnell and Kyle Henry.

In addition to her performing career Catie is deeply passionate about teaching. Catie currently serves as an Adjunct Instructor of Voice at New York University, where she teaches private vocal instruction to undergraduate non-music majors. Her current NYU students include multiple NYU Tisch acting majors, music business majors, and popular songwriters. In addition to her work with NYU, she also offers private vocal and piano lessons in both NYC and DC weekly (yes, it’s exhausting, but I love it!) Catie is deeply passionate about working with young children, focusing on creativity, joy, fundamental basics and technique, and student-centered learning. She also directs the youth Musical Theater programs at Potomac Music in Washington, DC. Catie’s voice students consistently describe her as empathetic and deeply attuned to their individual needs, creating a warm and supportive environment where they feel truly heard. At the same time, her persistence and dedication to excellence inspires students to reach their fullest potential. Known for her extensive knowledge of vocal technique and performance, Catie is praised for her ability to balance kindness with high expectations, fostering both growth and confidence in every lesson.

Catie also co-owns the Chameleon Theater Collective, a D.C.-based theater production company. She has made significant impact as a stage director with her recent work, including a staged reading of the popular podcast musical 36 Questions and a production of The Last Five Years with the Chameleon Theater Collective (CTC). She also recently produced and performed in a staged reading of Muse: The Women of Picasso, a new musical by Caitlin McKechney and Zainab Bari. In addition to her directorial accomplishments, Catie has performed in and produced the critically acclaimed Ordinary Days by Adam Gwon as part of CTC, as well as three sold-out, themed comedic cabarets. Through her work with CTC, Catie continues to create opportunities and foster creative and highly collaborative environments for emerging DC-based artists.

Other recent professional singing and acting credits include Carmina Burana with the Choral Society of Washington and the National Symphony Orchestra, Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet with Shakespeare Opera Theater, Lana in the original musical On National Road, Phyllis in Iolanthe, Pheobe in Romance Ship, Despina in Cosi Fan Tutte, Soprano section leader at Christ Lutheran Church and Christ the King Anglican Church, and Music Director and Lead Singer at Sugar River United Methodist Church.

Catie is always seeking new opportunities as a singer or actor and has a select few open slots on her calendar for weekly piano and voice lessons. Reach out below or schedule a lesson above!

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