Íris Björk is a lyric soprano who has proved herself as an opera and concert singer in both Iceland and Norway. She studied at the Iceland University of the Arts, the Stockholm University College of Opera, and completed her Master's degree at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts in 2023. Following her graduation, she was engaged by the Norwegian National Opera's Opera Studio, where she has since appeared in numerous productions, including the new opera Fønix, The Magic Flute, and Elektra.

Íris Björk has a particular interest in contemporary opera and in stories that have a profound impact on audiences. She is the founder of the opera company hinÓperan, which works to increase the visibility of queer characters and promote diversity within the operatic arts. Her goal is to create opera that reflects society as it truly is.