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Nicole Zuraitis, a native of Litchfield, CT, has made music a part of her life every since she was first able to speak. Unable to discriminate between opera, songwriting and jazz, Nicole strives to bridge the gap and prove that an excellent technical prowess and a love for all forms of music is the key to success. A recent Magna Cum Laude graduate from New York University (2007) Nicole has begun pursuing her vocal talents around the tri-state area. While she studied mainly classical voice at NYU, Nicole took advantage of everything New York City had to offer by attending all kinds of live performances which strongly influenced her unique ear and sensibility for jazz, musical theatre and opera. She also continued to improve her piano skills and began performing...

at singer/songwriter venues in the city. Nicole has performed from NYC to Italy and in 2006 she won 1st place in the National Association of Teachers of Singing University Competition in New York City. She has been involved with Litchfield Performing Arts since she was 12 years old and as vocal teaching assistant at the Litchfield Jazz Camp she has been blessed to perform and learn from Dena Derose, Don Braden, Mario Pavone, Karrin Allyson and Bill Henderson. Currently, Nicole sings with the Brooklyn Repertory Opera and studies with world recognized bassist, Julian Rodescu. While at NYU she was cast in 12 shows, with favorites roles including Pamina in "The Magic Flute", The Princess in "L'enfant et les sortileges" and Valencienne in "The Merry Widow"...

She has also music directed and performed in two Broadway Cares/Equity fights AIDS Benefit Cabarets and is a firm believer in fighting apathy. A stickler for technique and a self proclaimed perfectionist, Nicole's voice is as pure and melodious as they come and is setting the bar for the industries upcoming jazz vocalists while striving to grow operatically. Her debut jazz CD will be released by summer 2008.