Wrote the first production for Tutti Bravi Productions “The Gentle Lark of New Rochelle: Celebrating the Life of Ellabelle Davis.”  Contributing writer of “Spirits and Souls”. Published author of  “Gently Does It: Follow the Healing Path to Manage Multiple Sclerosis”, a self-help book for MS sufferers. Volunteer and dedicated supporter of the New Rochelle Public Library and the Humane Society of Westchester.

​Billie Tucker is a pivotal figure in New Rochelle’s cultural landscape. She co-founded the New Rochelle Opera in 1985 alongside Camille Coppola and continues to serve as its General Manager. The company is renowned for delivering high-quality, affordable opera performances and nurturing emerging vocal talent.​Before her tenure with the opera, Tucker dedicated 25 years to the New Rochelle Public Library. Starting in 1979, she was instrumental in transforming the library into a vibrant cultural hub, orchestrating over 2,400 programs and exhibits annually by the time of her retirement in 2004. Beyond these roles, Tucker actively contributes to the arts community as Treasurer of the New Rochelle Council on the Arts . Her enduring commitment has significantly enriched the city’s artistic and cultural offerings.