As a crossover artist, Louise frequently performs in a wide range of musical styles - including opera, oratorio, musical theatre and art song. She was a finalist in the 2008 National Liederfest and, in 2013 and 2014, gained a position in the Lisa Gasteen National Opera School.

As graduate of The University of Melbourne’s music program, Louise Dorsman was the recipient of the HA Owen Award and she later attended the Victorian College of the Arts as a member of the Opera Program.

Louise’ versatility has given her many performance opportunities such as, The Sorceress in Dido and Aeneas (Brisbane Baroque festival), Irene in Theodora ( Alexandra Chorale), Orfeo in Orpheus and the underworld (Blue Roo), Mrs Andersen in A little night music, (Brisbane Philharmonia) and Madam Flora in The Medium (Republic of song).

Louise has worked extensively with Opera Queensland in their schools programs – appearing as Hansel in Hansel & Gretel and Jefferson in Space Encounters. As well as being a member of the chorus for Opera Queensland she has also understudied Annina in La Traviata in 2015 and in 2017 was an ensemble member of the Matilda nominated production of Ruddigore.

Louise is an ongoing member of the Opera Queensland chorus and will take part in the 2026 program.

A regular performer for the Bach Society, Louise’s solo concert repertoire also includes Mahler’s Second symphony (Brisbane Symphony Orchestra), Handel’s Messiah and Jephtha (Melbourne University Chorale, Bach Chorale), Beethoven’s Mass in C Major (Bendigo Chorale) and Haydn’s The Creation and Mozart’s Requiem (Alexandra Chorale). Louise Has performed regularly as a soloist with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Louise is an ongoing member of the Underground Opera Company and undertakes extensive touring nationally. She features in both the Broadway and Opera ensembles. As part of this, Louise has been touring within the ensemble show Operarte nationally.