Julia Segal

Julia Segal is a New York City-based songwriter and performer of musical theatre and pop music.

Julia is the creator (book, music and lyrics) of the new musical Shelly Shazam, merging the worlds of musical theatre and magic. The Magic and Music of Shelly Shazam premiered at 54 Below in March 2026. Shelly Shazam was selected as a finalist for the Parlando School of Music’s New Musical Project and songs from the musical have been performed at 92NY in Lyrics and Lyricists Jr., The Green Room 42 as part of the Women and the Wings concert series and with the Musical Theatre Conservatory at the Mill Mountain Theatre. Her songs have been featured on NAMT's LAUNCH: The Next Gen of Musical Theatre playlist. Julia is also writing and developing the new contemporary pop musical IN A MINUTE.

As a singer-songwriter, Julia performs her original music at venues across New York City, most recently at Bowery Electric, The Green Room 42, The Delancey, McCarren Parkhouse, DROM NYC with MajorStage and Berlin Under A and Kobrick Coffee with Breaking Sound NYC.

Julia co-created and is the vocalist and songwriter for the electronic pop duo Not the Ending with producer Without the San. Their songs have been recognized by renowned music supervisors and featured in The Luna Collective. You can find Julia's music on Spotify and other streaming services.

Her theatrical performance experience spans from musical theatre, to devised work, and Shakespeare. Julia is a jazz vocalist and sings for the Young New Yorkers’ Chorus.

Julia also teaches private voice and piano lessons and has worked as a music director and vocal arranger.

Julia is a graduate of Colgate University where she received her B.A. in Theatre and Psychology. She has also studied at the London Dramatic Academy and is a member of the Off The Lane and Maestra mentorship programs.

Julia is interested in and has studied the intersection of mindfulness, music, and performance. She believes firmly that the arts connect us to ourselves, others, and the world around us and uses this philosophy to guide her through all of her creative work.