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Natalie Creel

Natalie Creel
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Natalie Creel

Mezzo-Soprano

Studio Artist 2025 Age 22 Birthplace Zachary, Louisiana School/Professional Affiliation Louisiana State University Compeers Compeer Program Committee Scholarship The Christal and Peter Hann Endowed Studio Artist Scholarship

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Biography

NATALIE CREEL 22, born in Zachary, Louisiana, completed her bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University, studying with Dennis Jesse. She won the Marjorie Stricklin Emerging Artist Competition in 2025 and the Governor's Award at the 2024 NATS Southern Regional Conference. She has performed Ib the Elf in Becoming Santa Claus with Opéra Louisiane.

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