Tara Khozein

I am a soprano working in opera, new music theater, and concert settings. I was born in Ecuador to a mixed Iranian-American family, and have lived, studied, and worked across the US and Europe. As a multidisciplinary performer and performance-maker, I explore the intersections of classical singing, extended techniques and physical theatre. My performances often include improvisation, theatrical elements, interaction with the audience, and movement between quotidian speech, performative speech, and singing. Moving between the roles of interpreter, creator, teacher, and director is a central part of my practice, and I make it a priority to embrace the responsibilities and the constraints of each role. I hold an artist diploma in physical theatre from The Jacques Lecoq School in Paris, a B.M