Screening & Discussion of the Film Kiki with cast member ChiChi Mizrahi

Friday March 1st 7-9pm in the Main Lecture Hall

Pizza Provided!

Part of the 2019 Queer Conference Programming. Register now for free at tinyurl.com/QueerConf2019

ChiChi will also lead a voguing workshop on Saturday March 2nd at the Queer Conference.

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About the Film Kiki:

           "KIKI follows seven characters from the Kiki community over the course of four years, using their preparations and spectacular performances at events known as Kiki balls as a framing device while delving into their battles with homelessness, illness and prejudice as well as their gains towards political influence and the conquering of affirming gender-expressions. In KIKI we meet Twiggy Pucci Garçon, the founder and gatekeeper for the Haus of Pucci, Chi Chi, Gia, Chris, Divo, Symba and Zariya. Each of these remarkable young people represents a unique and powerful personal story, illuminating the Kiki scene in particular, as well as queer life in the U.S. for LGBTQ youth-of-color as a whole."

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​About ChiChi Mizrahi: 

          "Francisco Gonzalez Jr., better known as “Mother Chi Chi Unbothered Mizrahi” is a Stakeholder and Community Advocate for the House and Ballroom Community. Born on January 31st 1987 in Brooklyn, NY, he is the youngest of 4 brothers and sisters. He has been an active member of the Kiki scene and Ballroom scene for over 10 years. Entering the HIV Prevention Field at the age of 19, his work with youth affected by HIV and youth advocacy has provided him with many opportunities such as appearing in an Adidas Campaign, Paper Magazine’s “Night Life” issue, the AMFAR Gala opening act, and as a principal dancer Icona Pops’ “All Night” music video. He recently traveled to Belfast, Ireland to introduce the House and Ballroom culture to the LGBTQ community. After getting his professional start as a community health specialist at FACES NY, Inc, he is currently a Program Coordinator for Mount Sinai Beth Israel’s Peter Krueger Clinic located in Manhattan. Chi Chi continues his work with the house and ballroom community and the Kiki Scene. His selfless dedication to the youth and the community hasn’t gone unnoticed. He is the Founding Mother and creator of the House of Unbothered-Cartier and Empress of the Legendary House of Mizrahi. He is looked at as a mentor to many in the Ballroom Community. Chi Chi’s Ballroom Category is Vogue Fem and his Kiki scene category is runway. He has dominated the Voguing category from state to state, as one of the most popular voguers. His playful personality, endless love, and nurturing ways are a representation of how he keeps the youth of his community safe. “Live In Your Truth “ is his life-long motto for himself and for those with whom he’s affiliated."

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          Read about the rest of the Kiki Movie Synopsis, Team, and Cast at http://www.kikimovie.com