Biography
Soprano, Jennifer Peers, is one of Australia's rising musical theatre talents with a list of credits including: Peaches in Jerry Springer the Opera at the Sydney Opera House, Opera Australia's national tour of My Fair Lady and Frieda/Betty in Sunday In The Park With George for the Q Theatre. She originated the role of Minnie Davies in the premiere of Australian musical The Hatpin, and is also featured on the cast recording.
Originally from Brisbane, Jennifer graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in 2001 with a Bachelor of Music (Voice). She then continued her study at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts completing a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) in 2004. In 2007, Jennifer was awarded a Buzz Grant for emerging musicians by The Foundation for Young Australians.
Jennifer has a strong interest in the workshop and development of new Australian work, having created roles in Every Single Saturday (Liz) for the Australia Council, Crusade (Nun) for Kookaburra and Palace Whore (Sarah Bernhardt) for the Short, Sweet and Song festival.
As a cabaret artist she has performed her show, Poison Soprano, in an acclaimed season at Statement Lounge and in various concert appearances including Showqueen Sunday, Up Close & Musical, Moskaba and Light the Night.
Proud member of Actors' Equity since 2004.
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