

Hiya! I’m Charise. My life has been immersed in art since day one as a theater, choir, and band kid. Born and raised in Minnesota, I’ve since lived all over the USA and traveled a fair amount abroad.
History, nature, subcultures, folklore, and underdogs especially inspire me. As does working on something with a good takeaway to satisfy my activist heart. But I also enjoy keeping things light. Everybody needs at least one comfort show! And we all could use a bit more escapism than usual these days…
A favorite pastime of mine is going to the theatre. Whether for a movie, a play, or a concert - it’s a sacred space that moves me every time. That’s the power of storytelling and precisely why I do what I do…
Check out my latest endeavor, a feature documentary about Venice, Italy’s Carnival!