Voice: Operatic tenor, choral baritone

Performer bio: Bat Selke Collazo is an emerging classical singer and actor based in Chicago. Bat will make role debuts as George Dibdin in Marschner’s Der Vampyr with Chicago City Opera in October 2026, and as Die Hexe in Humperdinck’s Hänsel und Gretel with Chicago Summer Opera in January 2027. Bat sang Tenor 2 in Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde and Der Fliegende Holländer with TUNDI Productions in August 2026, and was promoted to the title of “Chorus Wrangler.” 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 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)