Myriam Gadri (Graffiti Pete) is making her first appearance at GALA. Among her credits are the 2011 “Move It” Festival in England, The Magic of Salsa Kingdom, The King and I, Annie Get Your Gun, and “The BRIT Awards” (with Tom Jones and Blue). Myriam also appeared in The Wiz (Arkansas Theatre Rep) and toured with The Hip Hop Nutcracker. Her television appearances include the Today Show and the SNL Christmas Special. Raised in Europe and Africa, she has also performed with several dance companies infusing Latin and African dance styles. “Thanks to the creative and production team, Luis Salgado, family and friends for believing in me.” www.myriamgadri.com
Guest Blog: Myriam Gadri on GALA's Spanish-Language IN THE HEIGHTS
May 19, 2017
May 19, 2017
My name is Myriam Gadri, and I have the honor of playing Graffiti Pete at GALA. I feel lucky to be a part of such an eye-opening project with themes of immigration and identity. This groundbreaking show has not only given a voice to the Latino community, but to people like me. I moved to the US seven years ago to pursue a career in the performing arts. I was born in Lausanne, Switzerland to a Spanish, Tunisian, Italian, French mother and Ivorian father. I grew up between Togo, Africa, Switzerland and London, England. As a multicultural immigrant, it is not every day that you get to be a part of something that hits so close to home. I will forever cherish the discoveries made from the moment I got cast.
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