Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. My theater education truly began when I first watched the Into the Woods pro-shot from 1989. I earned degrees in Vocal Performance from Illinois Wesleyan University and The University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since arriving in Chicago in 2017, I have felt called to completely disregard the gender binary on (and off) the stage. Some favorite past roles include: L Understudy in TL;DR (Theo Ubique), Frederic in The Pirates of Penzance (Victorian Lyric Opera Company), Marcello in La Femme Boheme (Ouroboros Opera/Valkyrie Ensemble), The Narrator in Murder Ballad (Towle Theater), Leonetta in Hildegard: The Rupertsberg Tour, Lancelot in Camelot (Janus Concert Series), and Joan in Fun Home (Towle Theater).

I moonlight as Mx. O'Lydian in drag and burlesque shows around Chicago. I direct, host, and perform in Glitter and Be Gay, an annual, operatic drag show produced by Valkyrie Ensemble. In 2021, I produced Savoyeurs! a virtual Gilbert and Sullivan drag show, featuring an international cast. I am a member of the Ring of Keys Network and a recent addition to the board of the Valkyrie Ensemble. When I am not on stage, you will likely find me at home reading tarot or rhinestoning costumes with my wife and two perfect cats. You can summon me at any time by singing G&S tunes into the night air.