Performer, Teaching-Artist, and Creative Facilitaror
“In a time of mass distraction and echo chambers, you held a spotlight on the character of our nation with the clarity of the light of day.”
John Mischo
My stories weave the vibrant threads of Latin American heritage into contemporary storytelling. For me, this work is a calling—a way to honor my roots, share the richness of my culture, and connect hearts through the universal pulse of story.
As a teaching artist, I invite others to explore their own creative voices through the lens of narrative. I hope to help people reconnect with their personal and ancestral stories, and to see themselves as the heroes of their own unfolding journeys—where imagination opens the door to who we truly are.
Becoming ’Merican: The Game Show
On Friday, May 15, citizenship becomes a game.
Becoming ’Merican: The Game Show is an interactive theater experience by Carolina Quiroga and Asheville actor and improviser Tom Chalmers, where the U.S. immigration process is transformed into a live, absurd competition.
Audience volunteers become contestants—navigating mock interviews, paperwork races, loyalty rituals, and unpredictable bureaucratic tests—all in just 60 minutes.
Funny, participatory, and unexpectedly moving, the show invites audiences to laugh, reflect, and question the systems that shape belonging.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Story Parlor | Doors: 7:00 p.m. | Show: 7:30 p.m. | $25
👉 Secure your status and enter the game:
https://storyparloravl.com/calendar/becoming-merican-may15
"This year's Stories and Books for Young People was nothing short of magical. Your words transported us and the children to new worlds and reminded us of the power of storytelling to inspire, heal, and connect. Your ability to engage and captivate is truly a gift!"
Nate Bingham
Weber Storytelling Festival
Ogden, Utah, 2024
A couple of things about me...
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I was born and raised in Cali, Colombia, South America.
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My first name is pronounced: KA-ROH-LEE-NA.
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My "first" last name is pronounced: KEY-ROH-GA.
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Like most Latin Americans, I have two last names!
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May 6-8, Lucy Herring Elementary School, Asheville.
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May 14, Conversations, Pigeon Center, Waynesville.
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May 15, Becoming 'Merican, Story Parlor, Asheville.
2026...here I go!
