FOUNDER:
CHiara Lucchetta (She/her)
Chiara Lucchetta, or Chi (pronounced key) as most people call her, is a multifaceted human based out of Toronto. Having grown up training in dance, attending arts schools, and spending late nights writing, she knew she wanted to pursue the arts. Chiara set off to university to get her BA in journalism and BFA in contemporary dance, but after 2 years of feeling stifled, she pulled a Kanye and decided she was finished. Determined to follow her heart and chase her dreams, Chiara now works as a freelance writer, movement educator, yoga teacher, and dance artist. Chiara is passionate about facilitating events and experiences for artists while doing so with a drink in her hand.
VOLUNTEERS:
rumi Jeraj (he/him)
Rumi Jeraj is an Ismaili Muslim hailing from Sherwoodpark Alberta (the world's largest hamlet). He completed his BFA in Performance Dance at Ryerson University. Since the beginning of the pandemic Rumi’s art practice has involved a return to nature and a curiosity about how natural and urban spaces collide. Beyond this he has been frequenting Jazz Jams around the city with his tap shoes and looking for new ways to create dance.
Tegan Dietsch (she/her)
Tegan Dietsch — Resident of Toronto. Passionate about music, dance, and cooking. Collector of vinyl, scourer of vintage, lover of dive bars. Currently living on the 13th floor. Favourite colour is and always will be blue.
Julia mak (she/her)
Julia Mak is an emerging dance artist based in Toronto. She began dancing at the age of 8, and has since developed a strong passion for interdisciplinary forms of art. This has led her to continue to further her dance studies post-secondary. Moving forward, Julia hopes to immerse herself into the Toronto arts scene. She continues to be curious, and explores different inspirations in life to colour her creations.
Alisha Grech (She/Her)
Alisha Grech is a Canadian theatre artist and writer. For the past four years, Alisha has studied at Queen’s University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Drama and Philosophy and a certificate from Yale University in theatre direction. During that time, Alisha has also directed several performances around Kingston, Ontario. As well, Currently, Alisha studies at the Centre of Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Toronto. Today, Alisha has turned her years of experience and passion for art and performance to the page as an arts journalist. When she isn’t directing or performing, she is out searching for interesting new performances in Toronto to write about. Alisha feels that there is such a rich arts industry in Canada, especially in Toronto: a diverse city full of voices and experiences--that deserved to be shared and celebrated.
Michelle Boon (SHe/Her)
Michelle is a writer, editor, and Toronto newbie ready to explore the city's art scene through fresh eyes. While studying English Literature at Queen's University, Michelle discovered the unique beauty of Canadian and Indigenous stories, especially texts that showcased marginalized voices. She is excited to discover what stories Toronto artists have to tell. When Michelle isn't scoping out up-and-coming artists and events to write about, she can be found cozied up with a young adult novel, singing in the shower, or watching anything directed by Nancy Meyers.