Kayleigh Butcher grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where she began her musical studies but is now based in Brooklyn, NY. She enjoys all types of repertoire ranging from the early Baroque to contemporary music of the present day. As an avid performer and advocate of contemporary music, she has been complimented for her 'flawless rhythm and nuanced articulations' in addition to providing 'breathtaking' performances (The Brooklyn Rail) of new and challenging music. She has commissioned numerous new works for herself and for her vocal ensemble, Quince, and has recently been seen in James Barry’s one-act opera, Smashed, Daniel Felsenfeld’s Genuine Willingness to Help, Book I, the world premiere of Jamie Leigh Sampson's opera, Wearing White, in a.per.io.dic's John Cage Festival, and performed at the Philip Glass: Music with Friends Benefit concert at IPR. Kayleigh is also a member of Opera on Tap’s New Brew Ensemble, which showcases 20th and 21st century compositions in theatrical and entertaining contexts, which you can experience every other month at Brooklyn's Barbes. She graduated with a Bachelor’ degree in Vocal Performance at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2008 and completed her Master’s degree at Bowling Green State University in 2011. Kayleigh also dabbles with composition, writing fugues and other arrangements for her ensemble, Quince Contemporary Vocal Ensemble.