Christine graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in music. Since then, she has given voice lessons to students in Ames, Iowa and the surrounding area, as well as performed at weddings, funerals and other special events. Christine has had the opportunity to perform with local chamber choirs and community theater programs, as well as sat on the board of and produced shows through Story Theater Company. She has performed with the Dorian Opera Theater and performed solo opera music internationally.