Melanie Closs is a theatre artist, musician and educator whose passions inspired her investment in girls’ empowerment. She is the Founder and Executive Director of The Other Side Intercultural Theatre Inc., a cross-cultural performing arts and technology program to connect girls from under-served communities. By educating girls through performance and storytelling, The Other Side inspires self-esteem, leadership, empathy and so much more. She has implemented The Other Side programs in multiple schools around the world, and through them, is weaving sisterhood globally. You may read more about The Other Side at theothersidenyc.org.    

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