Julia Lashae's life journey began in Austin, Texas, where she was born to a multifaceted mother, Sissy, who was a musician, swimming instructor, seamstress, and Girl Scout troop leader, and a father who worked in state government and had a passion for musical theater. As the fourth of five children, Julia was immersed in a rich musical environment from a young age, singing in school choirs and playing the oboe and bassoon in junior high and high school.
After completing her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies at Austin College, Julia made the courageous decision to pursue her passion for performing, taking on various jobs such as singing telegram performer, face painter for children's parties, waitress, and opera singer at an Italian restaurant. During this period of self-discovery, Julia auditioned for the prestigious American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City and was accepted.
With a strong desire to hone her craft, Julia deferred her student loans, sold her belongings, and relocated to New York City. After working her way through the conservatory program at AMDA, Julia left the East Coast and made her way to New Orleans, where she became the featured singer in a swing band. Her busy career with the band ultimately led to a successful solo jazz career, during which she released two albums.
Julia's debut album, "Introducing...Julia Lashae", was a critical and commercial success, ranking as the #3 album of 2003 in Louisiana by the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Her second album, "Eadem Mutato Resurgo", features an original song, "Curly Brown Hair", which Julia wrote for her husband during the tumultuous times following Hurricane Katrina. The song is a heartfelt expression of the joy and resilience that can be found in the midst of adversity, as Julia and her loved ones came together to support each other and rebuild their community.
