Teaching Artist
kaia@wamtheatre.com

Kaia is a healing-centered creator, space holder and story weaver who is energized and humbled by the capacity of every story to change the shape of what we know to be true. As a Teaching Artist with WAM Theatre, they are thrilled to center youth voices through theatre and expressive arts. Prior to joining WAM, Kaia served as a youth counselor, healing arts facilitator and community educator in a wide variety of non-profit and community-based settings. Kaia draws upon years of experience working directly with children, young adults and families navigating lived experiences of trauma, disability, and marginalization. They are committed to learning how to center and hold space for healing of historically silenced experiences in intergenerational community spaces. Kaia also previously developed and facilitated workshops on disability justice/inclusion, community care and trauma-informed practices. They also happen to have an extensive puppet collection that is just waiting for the right moment to emerge, and never fails to have something to say. Kaia received a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Arts from Hampshire College, an MDiv from Earlham School of Religion, and a certificate from Prison Yoga Project. They are over the moon to join the incredible community of artists, activists, audience members and staff at WAM Theatre! You are welcome to connect with Kaia anytime at kaia@wamtheatre.com.