Voice: Operatic tenor, choral baritone, “legit”-style musical theatre baritenor

Performer bio: Bat Selke Collazo is an emerging classical singer and actor based in Chicago. In December 2025, Bat won first place in the Windy City Performing Arts Holiday Idol competition with Purcell’s “What Power Art Thou?” aria in baritone range, and in January 2026, performed with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra as Lieutenant Frederic Charlus and bass ensemble in Hunchback of Notre Dame. He will sing in TUNDI’s productions of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde and Der Fliegende Holländer in Vermont in August 2026, and also sings with Windy City Gay Chorus and Lakeside Pride Resonate.

As a scholar, poet, and Pagan, Bat also brings love for ancient history, mythic storytelling, fairy tales, and polytheistic spiritual traditions to their work as a performer.

Bat is queer, multiracial, and motivated by solidarity with all sorts of people against fascism, abuse, and oppression, and toward freer, healthier communities. As a genderfluid trans man, Bat enjoys being a resource and supportive colleague to other transgender singers.

Pronouns, quick: he/him or they/them

Pronouns, nuance: In-character, whoever that character is! As myself, I reflect on what Leslie Feinberg said, “It matters whether someone is using the pronoun as a bigot, or if they are trying to demonstrate respect.” I am many things and in some contexts I’m happy with many pronouns.

Languages: English (native speaker and professional writer), German (A1 complete, A2 in progress), Spanish (heritage speaker)