Trudy Chalmers began vocal studies with Nona Mari before graduating from Capilano University’s music program. She continued private studies with voice teachers in Montreal and England, participating in lieder recitals, master classes, and intensive voice, dance, and acting workshops in the U.K. Since 2011, Trudy has performed in almost 100 productions with local companies, landing roles in Macbeth, Rigoletto, La Traviata, Nabucco, and Suor Angelica. Lead roles include Amelia from Un Ballo in Maschera, Adalgisa from Norma, Giulietta from I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Lucia from Lucia di Lammermoor and Santuzza from Cavalleria Rusticana. Trudy founded Opera Opulenza to provide an educational space for singers to gain stage experience and to build repertoire.