I’m Katy Burk, a versatile performer with years of stage, studio, and on-demand entertainment experience. From leading bands and producing karaoke nights to narrating audiobooks and performing in theatre, I bring energy, versatility, and a collaborative spirit to every project. I love crafting character voices, learning new songs across genres, and bringing audiences together through live performance and storytelling. I’m currently pursuing a BS in Business Management at Capella University and adding formal training to my extensive stage background.

Katy Burk

I’m Katy Burk, a versatile performer with years of stage, studio, and on-demand entertainment experience. From leading bands and producing karaoke nights to narrating audiobooks and performing in theatre, I bring energy, versatility, and a collaborative spirit to every project. I love crafting character voices, learning new songs across genres, and bringing audiences together through live performance and storytelling. I’m currently pursuing a BS in Business Management at Capella University and adding formal training to my extensive stage background.

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I’m Katy Burk, a versatile performer with years of stage, studio, and on-demand entertainment experience. From leading bands and producing karaoke nights to narrating audiobooks and performing in theatre, I bring energy, versatility, and a collaborative spirit to every project.

I love crafting character voices, learning new songs across genres, and bringing audiences together through live performance and storytelling. I’m currently pursuing a BS in Business Management at Capella University and adding formal training to my extensive stage background.

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Experience Level

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Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Singer/Band Leader at Dis Chord Band
April 1, 2022 - Present
I advertise for shows, update and maintain set list, organize rehearsals, reach out to venues and private contacts for new gig bookings, and learn and perform wide range of songs for shows.
Audiobook Narrator at ACX
May 1, 2020 - Present
As an audiobook narrator I submit auditions via ACX’s website, if chosen for a project I read and record the manuscript provided, creating various voices for characters, and then edit and submit final product.
Grandmother at Conundrum Theatre Co.
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Played Red Riding Hood's grandmother and sang background vocals for abbreviated production of Into the Woods in Burbank, CA.
Actor at Three Hole Punch Productions
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Zombie background character in The Zompocalypse Therapy Sessions; assisted other actors with zombie makeup and did my own makeup.
Karaoke Host/Owner at Katybelle Productions
August 1, 2011 - March 1, 2020
Hosted karaoke shows, curated a library of over 300k karaoke tracks, updated online song book, advertised for shows, reached out to venues and private contacts for new gig bookings, and operated audio equipment to provide the best sound for singers.
Lead Singer at Vague Precision
March 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Learned and performed a wide range of music to perform in various venues.
Mrs. Peachum at Shoreline Community College (The Threepenny Opera)
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Played Mrs. Peachum in The Threepenny Opera at Shoreline Community College.
Singer/Second Soprano at Seattle Women’s Chorus
October 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Learned choral pieces to be performed with live orchestra.
Lead Singer/Band Leader at The Sal-Tears
October 1, 2015 - March 1, 2018
Advertised for shows, updated and maintained set list, organized rehearsals, reached out to venues and private contacts for new gig bookings, and learned and performed a capella soul/motown songs.
Lead Singer at Alien Culture
October 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015
Learned and performed wide range of music in various venues.
Singer/Soprano at Church of the Valley Choir
April 1, 2008 - October 1, 2010
Learned and performed hymns and spiritual songs; was a featured soloist for multiple performances.
Soprano Background Part at Spring Opera Workshop, Shoreline CC
May 1, 2002 - May 31, 2002
Sang soprano background parts in 3 of 4 scenes from operas chosen for the Spring Workshop.
Showgirl/Hollywood Blonde/Understudy for Tessy Tura at Gypsy, Shoreline CC
November 1, 2001 - November 30, 2001
Understudied Tessy Tura and filled multiple chorus parts.
Anita at West Side Story, Shoreline CC
November 1, 2000 - November 30, 2000
Played Anita in show choir production of West Side Story.
Audrey at Theatre! Live
August 1, 2000 - August 31, 2000
Played Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors with Theatre! Live, an outdoor, experimental theatre group in Ballard.
Balin at The Hobbit: A Musical – Theatre! Live
August 1, 1997 - August 31, 1997
Played the dwarf Balin in a musical adaptation of The Hobbit with Theatre! Life, an outdoor, experimental theatre group in Ballard.
Sandy at Grease – Hamilton Middle School
May 1, 1997 - May 31, 1997
Played Sandy in production of Grease with Hamilton Middle School.
Grandmother (Red Riding Hood’s Grandmother) at Conundrum Theatre Co.
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Played Red Riding Hood's grandmother and sang background vocals for abbreviated production of Into the Woods in Burbank, CA.
Zombie Actor at Three Hole Punch Productions
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Zombie background character in The Zompocalypse Therapy Sessions; assisted other actors with makeup and performed own prosthetics.
Mrs. Peachum at The Threepenny Opera – Shoreline CC
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Played Mrs. Peachum in The Threepenny Opera at Shoreline Community College.
Soprano (Background/Multiple Parts) at Spring Opera Workshop – Shoreline CC
May 1, 2002 - Present
Sang soprano background parts in 3 of 4 scenes from operas chosen for the Spring Workshop.
Showgirl/Hollywood Blonde/Understudy for Tessy Tura at Gypsy – Shoreline CC
November 1, 2001 - Present
Understudied for Tessy Tura; filled multiple chorus parts throughout the show.
Anita at West Side Story – Shoreline CC
November 1, 2000 - Present
Played Anita in show choir production of West Side Story.
Audrey at Little Shop of Horrors – Theatre! Live
August 1, 2000 - Present
Played Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors with Theatre! Live, an outdoor, experimental theatre group in Ballard.
Lead Singer / Band Leader at Dis Chord Band
April 1, 2022 - Present
Lead singer and band leader; advertise shows, update and maintain set lists, organize rehearsals, reach out to venues and private contacts for new gig bookings, and learn and perform a wide range of songs.
Grandmother (Red Riding Hood's Grandmother) at Conundrum Theatre Co.
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Played Red Riding Hood's grandmother and sang background vocals for abbreviated production of Into the Woods in Burbank, CA.
Karaoke Host / Owner at Katybelle Productions
August 1, 2011 - March 1, 2020
Hosted karaoke shows; curated library of over 300k karaoke tracks; handled bookings, online song book, venue outreach, and audio setup for optimal sound.
Singer / Second Soprano at Seattle Women’s Chorus
October 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Learned choral pieces to be performed with live orchestra.
Lead Singer / Band Leader at The Sal-Tears
October 1, 2015 - March 1, 2018
Advertised for shows, updated and maintained set lists, organized rehearsals, reached out to venues and private contacts for new gig bookings, and learned and performed a cappella soul/motown songs.
Singer / Soprano at Church of the Valley Choir
April 1, 2008 - October 1, 2010
Learned and performed hymns and spiritual songs; was a featured soloist for multiple performances.
Show/Musical Roles (multiple parts) at Spring Opera Workshop – Shoreline CC
May 1, 2002 - Present
May 2002 – performed as various parts in Spring Opera Workshop.
Showgirl/Hollywood Blonde/Understudy Tessy Tura at Gypsy – Shoreline CC
November 1, 2001 - November 1, 2001
Understudied Tessy Tura and performed various chorus parts.
Balin at The Hobbit: A Musical – Theatre! Life
August 1, 1997 - August 1, 1997
Played the dwarf Balin in a musical adaptation of The Hobbit.

Education

BS in Business Management at Capella University
March 1, 2026 - February 5, 2026
Coursework in Acting, Voice, and Dance at LA Valley College
March 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010
Voice Lessons, Cold Reading and Audition Prep at Neon Venus
January 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Acting, Voice, and Dance with Musical Theatre/Opera Emphasis at Shoreline Community College
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2003
High School Diploma at Nathan Hale High School
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 2000
Program in Choir, Drama, and Musical Theatre at Hamilton Middle School
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1997
Chorus, Drama, Musical Theatre Studies at Greenwood Elementary
September 1, 1989 - June 1, 1995
Dance Studies (Ballet, Jazz) at American Dance Institute
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor of Science in Business Management at Capella University
March 1, 2026 - February 5, 2026
Coursework: Acting, Voice, and Dance (Musical Theatre) at LA Valley College
March 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010
Voice Lessons, Cold Reading, and Audition Prep at Neon Venus
January 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Acting, Voice, and Dance (Musical Theatre and Opera) at Shoreline Community College
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2003
Choir, Vocal Jazz, Drama and Musical Theatre at Nathan Hale High School
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 2000
Choral and Theatre Programs, student director duties at Hamilton Middle School
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1997
Choral and Theatre Programs at Greenwood Elementary
September 1, 1989 - June 1, 1995
Dance Studies: Ballet and Jazz at American Dance Institute
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 2012
BS in Business Management at Capella University
March 1, 2026 - February 5, 2026
Coursework in Acting/Voice/Dance at LA Valley College
March 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010
Voice Lessons/Audition Prep at Neon Venus
January 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Acting/Voice/Dance Studies (Musical Theatre & Opera) at Shoreline Community College
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2003
High School Choir/Drama at Nathan Hale High School
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 2000
Drama/Choir (Middle School) at Hamilton Middle School
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1997
Drama/Choir at Greenwood Elementary
September 1, 1989 - June 1, 1995
Dance Studies at American Dance Institute
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 2012

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