PACE | My Life, A Circus: A Journey of Balance and Resilience with Caitrin Shiraz

Description

In her talk titled My Life a Circus: A Journey of Balance and Resilience," performing artist Caitrin Shirazi shares her remarkable transition from a project manager by day to a circus performer by night. She reflects on the challenges of balancing her professional responsibilities with her pursuit of artistic fulfillment, navigating a journey marked by battles—from cancer to car accidents—yet constantly climbing.

Shirazi's candid narrative, punctuated by moments like breaking ribs on stage and staying vigilant through the loss of her grandmother and aunt back to back, sets the stage for a mesmerizing performance by multiple aerialists, accompanied by live music. Together, their breathtaking display of skill and grace high above the stage captivates the audience, offering a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of passion and perseverance.