Painter Caitlin Cherry invites multidisciplinary artist Khadija Mbowe and their production company Operatika to present a groundbreaking performance blending opera with burlesque and pole dance art. Attendees may be part of a live studio audience. Space is limited; please RSVP.
This program is made possible with help from Nia Burks, of Butter and Filth, Richmond, and Colleen Jolly.
About the artist:
Gambian-Canadian-American artist Khadija Mbowe (they/them) is a multidisciplinary artist, vocalist, educator and content creator. Khadija’s diverse musical repertoire encompasses opera, jazz, musical theater and original compositions. As a content creator Khadija creates enlightening video essays for their YouTube channel with over 36 million viewers.
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