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Roshni, meaning Light in several languages,
aspires to work with those at the margins. 

Share stories with them, more importantly help them tell their own.

Roshni is a 501(c)3 non-profit that strives to harness the power of the Performing Arts tp promote Empathy and Inclusvity

Our Motivation

Ubuntu!

Ubuntu according to wikipedia means, 'humanity towards others' or ' the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity. 

Indeed, I Am because We Are.

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Vision

To use Art to promote

Inclusion and Empathy.

To share stories with those at the margins but more importantly help them tell their own stories.

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What we do

We use Art to Uplift, Heal, and Inspire. 

Through our programs and events, we work to create bridges between minority cultural groups and the mainstream. 

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Community

We work with diverse cultural groups, namely refugees/immigrants, people with disabilities, seniors, and the homeless.

Founder/Artistic Director

Deepali Lindblom

Deepali combines the best of dance and drama in a unique performing art of storytelling. Her artistic journey began in India, in dance, street theatre, and puppetry.
In Sweden, it became a vocation. In Canada, it became a profession. And here, it’s become a Purpose. 

Deepali blends in the charisma of the East, the precision of the West, and the best of in-between.

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Jeszenee Turner

Jeszenee Turner's passion is Theatre and dance. She graduated from East High School and is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Theatre from the University of New Jersey. 

Jeszenee started as an intern with Roshni in spring of 2021 and soon became an assistant instructor for our youth program, while also participating as an integral member of the women's group, I ARISE. 

 

Currently remote, Jeszenee continues to participate in our youth and women's group and every spring and summer will be assisting in our summer camp and theatre production. 

Jesznenne is also the outreach coordinator for the New American Arts Festival

Team Roshni

Kaycee Walczyk

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Kaycee has been doing theatre for the last ten years.

 

She graduated from the Metropolitan State University and decided to pursue Theatre full-time. Her favorite roles include Matron Mama Morton in Chicago and Jack's Mom in 'Into the Woods'. 

Kaycee is delighted to work with Roshni programs for women and youth as well as act in their touring youth play for the New American Arts Festival. 

Kaycee loves to read, write, paint, sing and take long walks with her dog, Pluto

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Katherine Sheamansmith

Katherine has a Bachelor's degree in music performance with a voice focus.

She has been involved with music since she was six years old and has been tutoring and teaching for six years now.

 

Her style of teaching is energetic that encourages personal growth in her students, helping them move at a pace, best suited for them to achieve their musical goals. 

Katherine, through her performances and teaching wants to share the joy of singing with the participants of Roshni

Kaycee Walczyk

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Julianna Aberle-McClellan

Julianna taught herself to sew at age eight using a Singer machine, fabric remnants, and sewing patterns for her Barbie doll — her Barbie was the best dressed doll in town.

 

She received a BFA in Theater from Stephens College in Columbia, MO, and an MFA in theater from The University of Texas, Austin. Now she is a fabric artist with 27 years of professional experience, specializing in vintage wedding gown redesign and costume design.

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Kara Kirika

Kara grew up in Colorado, Illinois, and overseas in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Germany.

 

She returned to Colorado in 2012 to attend college and graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with a BFA in Sculpture.

 

She has seven years of experience working in theater as a costume designer, stitcher, and wardrobe crew member.

 

She also taught a sewing class at a high school in Fort Collins, CO.

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Jezsenee Turner

Jeszenee loves theatre and dance. She graduated from East High School and is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Theatre from the University of New Jersey. 

Jeszenee started as an intern with Roshni in the spring of 2021 and soon became an assistant instructor for their youth program, while also participating in I ARISE. 

 

Jeszenne also starred as an ensemble for Aly & the Genie theatre production and diverse dance performances. Jeszenee continues to virtually participate in programs.

Jesznenne is also the outreach coordinator for the New American Arts Festival

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Abraham Elahmadi

Abraham has been acting and modeling for over 7 years now, including roles in The diary of Anne Frank and Pippin

He has acted in numerous short films with

members of the Colorado Film School and

done professional work for Sesame Street,

Macy's, and The 3rd Way Center.

Abraham debuted with Roshni in 'Satrangi' a show in 2020 followed by as an intern for their youth program. Today he is one of the lead instructors for 'New American Stories', is a part of their ensemble and NAAF team. 

 

Abraham loves photography, videography, and producing music events.  

Art Promotes Empathy

Dance, besides promoting health and wellbeing, is a delightful medium to come together. It is specifically effective when people come diverse and cultural backgrounds.

Given time, it provides the right stimulus and setting for a better understanding of self and others in the group. It fosters confidence and encourages dialogue. An opportunity to learn, share information, and show, that in spite of our differences, we are inextricably connected.

Roshni Board

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Alice Moy

President

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Felicia O'Connell

Secretary

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Rory JS

Vice-President

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Hicham Munir

Board member

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Jenny Barzegar

Treasurer

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Deborah Clendenning

Board member

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If you have much, give of your pocket,
if you have little,  give of your heart.

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