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“Katter’s bright insouciant soprano... would be perfect for a Broadway musical.”
— Jeff Kaliss from SF Classical Voice
Leslie onstage in short, sequined dress, singing. Photo by Drew Altizer.

Leslie singing “Snake” from Eve Song by Jake Heggie with Festival Napa Valley. Photo by Drew Altizer.

Leslie Katter dressed as a boy standing with two other people in a crowd, outside in the snow.

Boy in Plump Jack with Rork Music Company. Photo by Kathrine Kohl.

“Leslie Katter, playing the lead role of Olimpia, has a dynamic yet effortless presence and ability to make us believe that recitative might actually be a lovely way to communicate in our daily lives.”
— Sheldon Smith from Medium
 
Leslie as Lady Lilette Sauvoirfaire, wearing white pants, gold vest, and blond wig, in By Georges! with Lamplighters Music Theatre, pictured with castmate. Photo by Joe Giammarco.

Lady Lilette Sauvoirfaire in By Georges! with Lamplighters Music Theatre. Photo by Joe Giammarco.

 
“Leslie Katter is flirty Sibella whose fluttering soprano chatters up a storm, sometimes employing comical squeaks into sky-high octave ranges as she tries to convince Monty that her decision to marry another for his money is no reason she cannot still have a hot affair with him.”
— Eddie Reynolds from Theatre Eddys
Leslie as Aveline Mortimer, wearing all-black outfit and hat, in Elizabeth Cree with West Edge Opera, pictured with castmates. Photo by Cory Weaver.

Aveline Mortimer in Elizabeth Cree with West Edge Opera. Photo by Cory Weaver.

 
“What a beautiful voice.”
— Frederica von Stade
 
Leslie as Olimpia, wearing white dress and white wig, in Olimpia Vendicata with Ars Minerva, pictured with castmates. Photo by Valentina Sadiul.

Olimpia in Olimpia Vendicata with Ars Minerva. Photo by Valentina Sadiul.

 
 
“We are extremely fortunate to have the brilliant soprano Leslie Katter… It’s been a joy—her natural exuberance is contagious.”
— Gordon Getty
Leslie as Olimpia, wearing fur robe and white wig, in Olimpia Vendicata with Ars Minerva, pictured with castmates. Photo by Valentina Sadiul.

Olimpia in Olimpia Vendicata with Ars Minerva. Photo by Valentina Sadiul.

 
“Leslie Katter uses her lilting soprano voice impressively... while also not missing a chance to allow her beautiful notes to seduce the attention of the Chevalier toward her arms and her already-pursed lips.”
— Eddie Reynolds from Theatre Eddys
 
Leslie as Sibella Hallward, wearing pink dress and blond wig, in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder with Lamplighters Music Theatre, pictured with castmate. Photo by Joe Giammarco.

Sibella Hallward in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder with Lamplighters Music Theatre. Photo by Joe Giammarco.

 
“Leslie Katter as Aveline Mortimer was a pleasant discovery for an important, smaller role.”
— Michael Zwiebach from SF Classical Voice
 
Leslie as Manon, wearing blue gown, in scenes from Manon with Bach-Millennium Music pictured with castmate. Photo by Juan Li.

Manon in scenes from Manon with Bach-Millennium Music. Photo by Juan Li.

“Soprano Leslie Katter... was clever and steely as the avenger Olimpia, bringing a fine coloratura to her arias.”
— Nicholas Jones from SF Classical Voice
 
 
“Adorably clarion.”
— Jeff Kaliss from SF Classical Voice
Black-and-white headshot by Kersh Branz featuring Leslie wearing floral dress, outside.

Publicity shot for recital. Photo by Kersh Branz.