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“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.

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A couple of things about me...

  • I was born and raised in Cali, Colombia, South America.

  • My first name is pronounced: KA-ROH-LEE-NA.

  • My "first" last name is pronounced: KEY-ROH-GA.

  • Like most Latin Americans, I have two last names!

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  • Aug 11, Family Show, VisART Video, Charlotte, NC

  • Aug 18, Maya Show, Transylvania Lib, Brevard, NC. 

  • Sep 15-19, Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival, TN.

  • Nov 11-14, St.Louis Storytelling Festival, KY.

2026...here I go!

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Contact me

Thank you! Gracias!

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