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With a nasal resonance built for ancient Roman coliseums and a natural flair for “heightened circumstances”, I’ve been handing out Tony-award-winning performances from my living room since the age of 3. At the end of 8th grade, my mom suggested that I take my solo show to a different venue: my high school theater department. That’s where I first discovered the power of art, community, and “zip zap zop”. I got my degree in Musical Theater, began exploring culturally responsive art making, moved to NYC, and started performing all around the world. After years of alternating between West Side Story and Sister Act, I realized a pattern in the roles I was being considered for…a young latino man with a gun in a gang with a thick accent. Desperate for complex storytelling I was faced with a choice: “do I wait for the industry to change?” or “learn new skills to help change the industry.” The latter was my start into a world of storytelling that seeks to honor and celebrate the cultural wealth of diverse communities. And now I get the JOY of continuing to collaborate with passionate, talented artists in creating a more inclusive and just world for all of us. Join us.
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"A nasal resonance built for ancient Roman coliseums and a natural flair for “heightened circumstances.”
Nikko Kimzin is a joy filled professional performer, producer, and consultant that seeks to uplift the human spirit. As Founder and Lead Consultant with Kimzin Creative he seeks to create greater communities of belonging through the arts. At Kimzin Creative, Nikko has been fortunate to have been a cultural strategist working in collaboration with communities to self determine funds, policies, and placemaking- and have a blast while doing it! In addition, from 2018-2021, he served as the Director of Education and Community Engagement at Transcendence Theater Company where he produced all education and community programming for 11,000 youth and adults annually with a focus on equitable arts access for underserved communities. He has created Corporate Professional Development programs for Google, Sotheby’s and other Bay Area Executive Teams. Contributor to Sonoma County Arts Education Framework. Keynote/ Guest speaker at CA Migrant Education, Stanford University, Emory University, UCSC, CAfortheArts Arts & Culture Summit and more.
More: In 2017, he served as Administrative Director at New York’s Project Broadway. He is a Producing Director at Epoch Creative NYC, a company dedicated to producing work of BIPOC artists where he co-wrote, produced and directed the hit web-series “The Great Black Way”, and “#Unbooked.” In 2016, he served as the Fred Coe Artist in Residence at Vanderbilt University. In 2015, Kimzin was awarded the Broadway World Award for Best Performance of a Leading Male as Bernardo in West Side Story. Other past credits include: “Benedict” in Olay Live w/ Ana Gasteyer (New World Stages), “Pablo” in Sister Act, “Jacob” in La Cage Aux Folles (North Shore Music Theatre),” Felix/ Brazilian Millionaire” in Darling Grenadine ( Goodspeed Musicals), “Ritchie Valens” in Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Casa Mañana, TX), “Chino” in West Side Story (International Tour), “Lun Tha” King and I, “Luke” Anything Goes”, Evita, A Funny Thing.., My Fairytale (U.S. Premiere written by Stephen Schwartz). Kimzin earned his BFA in Musical Theater from the University of Arizona. He has devoted his career to a more inclusive and diverse theater world, particularly providing visibility to Latinx performance making.
"As Founder and Lead Consultant with Kimzin Creative he seeks to create greater communities of belonging through the arts."
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I was born in Mexico City and raised in Cuernavaca, Morelos. As a child, when I wasn’t on the soccer field, I was dreaming on the basketball court. My diet growing up consisted of, but not limited to, Lucas, Miguelito, and Chamoy. After graduating from high school, I moved to San Antonio, the city where I became a serious Spurs basketball fan and studied psychology. Today, I am an Assistant Professor at the University of San Francisco, a lover of Inca and Xoloitzcuintle dogs, and a proud godmother known by her niece and nephew as “Nina.” My personal and professional areas of interests are antiracism, abolition feminism, and trauma responsiveness. I am honored to be sharing some of these interests at Kimzin Creative.
"As a child, when I wasn’t on the soccer field, I was dreaming on the basketball court. "
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Dr. Daniela Domínguez is an Associate Professor at the University of San Francisco and the Chief Executive Officer at On the Margins, LLC. She is a licensed psychologist and professional clinical counselor with a special interest in liberation psychology, anti-racism, migrant justice, and gender and sexuality matters.
Her program of research has focused on understanding how Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) cope with stress and use specific strategies to draw upon resiliencies to achieve positive health. In 2020, the Society of Counseling Psychologists honored her with the “Early Career Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Counseling Psychology.” In 2021, the Society of Counseling Psychologists honored her with the “Social Justice Award” for her demonstrated evidence of achieving community change that supports disenfranchised or oppressed groups.
"Special interest in liberation psychology, anti-racism, migrant justice, and gender and sexuality matters.
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As the youngest of four children, I was born to disrupt. I am a rare breed of human who chose to leave the sunny Bay Area skies for a colder climate in the northeast. I hold a degree in Political Science and French from Gettysburg College and a Master of Social Work from Temple University. My vision as a child was to be an attorney but once I realized that the lawyer life was not as shown on Law & Order, I decided to change course. As the daughter of undocumented immigrants, raised by boisterous advocates, I have always had a sense of fairness and justice, so it’s no surprise that I ended up in the field of social work, advocating for those that are marginalized and oppressed. My roots are in Oakland but Philadelphia has always felt like home and is where I spent a significant part of adult life. I now live in Delaware, after sowing my wild oats with the city life, but am fortunate to be able to fulfill my dreams of living a bi-coastal life and split my time between the northeast and the Bay Area. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and trying new eateries. I’ve also been known to engage in a Real Housewives of New Jersey binge-a-thon when the mood strikes.
"As the youngest of four children, I was born to disrupt."
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Cindy Berríos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 20 years’ experience in the social services, non-profit sector. She has extensive experience providing therapy services, as well as program creation and implementation, budget management, and staff development. Her areas of interest and study are trauma, intimate partner, family and community violence, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse. She believes that healing from trauma happens in the community and through collective care. She is trained in Levell II EMDR and is a graduate of the Center for Mind Body Medicine. She also completed a post graduate certificate program and fellowship at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in French and Political Science from Gettysburg College and a Master of Social Work with a specialization in cross-cultural children, youth, and families from Temple University. She also serves as Adjunct Faculty for the University of San Francisco’s Counseling Psychology Department.
"Healing from trauma happens in the community and through collective care.
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Believe it or not, my 9th grade job placement exam said I should be a dramaturg. Other kids got dolphin trainer, so needless to say, I was less than thrilled. But as I grew, I became more and more obsessed with all the ways live performance can amaze, challenge, and inspire. And while I don't know any dolphin trainers, that test got one thing right. I graduated from the University of Arizona with a BFA in Theatre History and Dramaturgy, I began a journey across these United States producing new plays and facilitating conversations that empower artists and audience members from all backgrounds. Eventually, I landed in old and cold Boston, Massachusetts where I was delighted to learn that the reputation of being a homogenous town of Irish Catholics was just another White lie. Working deeply with community partners and with an incredible team of producers, I have seen magic happen as artists from all over the globe inspire healing dialogues around everything from segregation to burger toppings. The arts have long been a home to me and I'm so proud to be working with Kimzin Creative to elevate and inspire this creative ecosystem.
"As I grew, I became obsessed with all the ways live performance can amaze, challenge, and inspire."
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Kevin creates containers for conversation, connection and impact. Most recently Kevin was the Creative Producer at ArtsEmerson where he produced and facilitated encounters between artists and audiences. He is a member of the Latinx Theatre Commons advisory committee and an alumnus of the Festival Academy: Atelier for Young Festival Managers, artEquity Facilitator Training, Association of Performing Arts Professionals Emerging Leadership Institute and SPARK Boston. Other work and previous positions include producer/facilitator with Akiba Abaka Arts, National New Play Network Producer in Residence at Actor’s Express in Atlanta and Allen Lee Hughes New Play Producing Fellow at Arena Stage in Washington, DC. He has a BFA in Theatre History and Dramaturgy from the University of Arizona.
"Kevin creates containers for conversation, connection and impact."
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Diversity Professional. Broadway Actress. fueled by coffee.
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Fueled by Wawa coffee and a dream, I am a Philly local living out my motto of "artistry onstage and off!" My typical day finds me running between NYC public school classrooms, board rooms of some of NYC's top entertainment companies, the Majestic Theatre performing in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, and the gym (sometimes). Hailed by a very kind reviewer as a "combination of vocal power and tenderness," my voice can be heard on over a dozen cast albums, film and television projects, and national commercials. I am grateful to be an award-winning stage actress with credits including multiple Broadway national tours, and regional productions. Behind all of that, I am truly just a girl who believes that the arts can change the world. I really do. I'm committed to using my voice to advocate on behalf of others, to provide access to arts-rich experiences for young people everywhere, and to dismantling systems of oppression. This is why the Wawa coffee is so needed. To strategically fuse all aspects of my artistic life together, I founded Lindsay Roberts Consulting, LLC where I work with other mission-aligned folks on making our world better through the lens of creativity. I am Director of Programs for Arts Ignite, an international arts education organization, I love shopping and travel, and I am the luckiest wife of my Broadway hubby, Tamar Greene. www.lindsayroberts.com; IG: @lindsayrobertsconsulting
"Behind all of that, I am truly just a girl who believes that the arts can change the world."
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Lindsay is a Certified Diversity Professional through the National Diversity Council and specializes in culturally responsive arts education and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the arts sector. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Maryland in Opera/Vocal Performance with a concentration in Music Education and a Master of Science in Arts Administration from Drexel University and holds graduate certificates from both Cornell University and Umass Amherst. Her performance credits include multiple television appearances, recordings, and onstage productions and was recently seen in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. Lindsay currently serves as the Executive Director of Arts Ignite, a New York City non-profit organization that develops agency in youtube people through the arts. She is also the founder of Lindsay Roberts Consulting, LLC which provides a culmination of best practices and inclusive strategies in the areas of diversity in the arts, arts education, equitable hiring and organizational culture, and sustainability in the entertainment field. Working with both nonprofit and commercial arts organizations in the entertainment industry, Lindsay and her team are quickly becoming the go-to thought partner for industry leaders because of her intersectional knowledge of the arts, both onstage and off.
"The go-to thought partner for industry leaders."
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Born and raised in Sonoma, I was the quiet kid with a hidden passion for singing. The thought of singing in front of others always terrified me. My favorite place to sing was always, and will always be, in the car, where I can sing my heart out. Because of my passion for music, I decided to attend Dominican University as a Music Major. Being surrounded by other musicians and being required to perform in front of crowds helped me come out of my shell, (although I was still petrified at every performance). However, not too long after I realized studying classical music just wasn’t for me. After taking some time to figure out my next steps at Santa Rosa Junior College, I transferred to Sonoma State to study teaching. My passion for teaching arose during my time volunteering at Dunbar Elementary. The connections I made with the students reminded me of the times spent looking after my younger siblings, which I actually enjoyed. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies along with my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Being the daughter of immigrant parents, I have the honor of calling myself a proud, first generation college graduate. Leading as an example for my fellow low-income, Latinx community. Hoping to inspire more creativity through my work with Kimzin Creative!
"Being surrounded by other musicians helped me come out of my shell."
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Alejandra is a first generation college graduate, earning her B.A. in Liberal Studies and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential at Sonoma State University, after transferring from Santa Rosa Junior College. She taught at Dunbar Elementary School utilizing her training in Restorative Practices, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), as well as AVID College and Career Readiness Practices. As a current Social Justice & Equity Project Coordinator at the Sonoma County office of education she works closely with school districts in supporting the implementation of Restorative Practices, source and create Ethnic Studies lessons, and facilitate the youth council at SCOE.
"Restorative practices, ethnic studies lessons, and facilitating the youth council."
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Kimzin Creative is located on the unceded land of the Coast Miwok people. We acknowledge the impacts of colonization, displacement, and genocide that indigenous people have experienced and continue to experience to this day. Our work is a continuation of artistic and cultural experiences that have always been a tradition on the lands in which our company operates. May our collective awareness, education, and advocacy honor the original and future stewards, caretakers, and arts and culture bearers of this land.
