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304. Lydia Gaston on dance, acting and Broadway

I’m totally in love with my next guest, Lydia Gaston. She co-stars with Jo Koy in the new hit film, Easter Sunday. I was grateful Lydia took time out of her very busy schedule to discuss her incredible journey as a dancer in the Philippines to Broadway.

282. Jennifer Mosier on passion for the arts

Jennifer Mosier (SAG-AFTRA) is the President of Synecdoche Works, an arts nonprofit. We discuss her love for the arts and theater as well as her life growing up in 1970s Manhattan.

Jennifer was also open in sharing what life was like for her growing up as a half-Korean mixed-race child. We share outrage and discuss the ongoing issues of anti-Asian hate crimes against women.

225. Perry Yung on racism, listening and HBO’s Warrior

Perry Yung is best known as Father Jun in the HBO series Warrior and fan-favorite Ping Wu in Steven Soderberg’s Cinemax show The Knick.
He was the founder of the Asian American performance collective SLANT Performance Group and is also a traditionally trained Japanese shakuhachi flute craftsman and musician.

90. Charlie Beale, artistic director of the NYC Gay Men’s Chorus

Charlie Beale is the Artistic Director of New York City Gay Men’s Chorus. Under his energized leadership, the chorus has almost 300 singers, performs with a passionate sound, and has an interactive style with audiences. Charlie gives frequent clinics and workshops internationally, focusing on the transforming power of music. Today, we chat about his work with the NYC GMC and the unique connection for the LGBT community he creates through music and song.