PRODUCING
Mia produces creative events that highlight culture and the elevation of the human experience.
EVOLUTION: Asian American Arts Festival, May, 2026
APIDA ARTS FESTIVAL, May, 2023
The mission of Asian American Arts Chicago, formerly APIDA Arts, is to promote and unify Asian, Pacific Island, and Desi/South Asian American artists in Chicago by showcasing their work at premier cultural institutions, providing greater representation, equity, and opportunity.
Learn more at Asian American Arts Chicago
Mia is a proud recipient of the 2022 Neighborhood Access Program Grant.
Mia produces a storytelling event on May 2, 2022 in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.
"Let Me Tell You: Stories of Asian American Authenticity" features 7, eclectic storytellers from the Asian Pacific Island Desi American diaspora in Chicago.
They'll share their personal perspectives on what it means to be authentic during these challenging times of heightened hate crimes against Asian Americans. This show is not to be missed! This project is partially supported by Neighborhood Access Program Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events and by the generous underwriting of Barbara Levy Kipper. Learn more here.
"Let Me Tell You: Stories of Asian American Authenticity" was performed in May, 2022. Click here to view this powerful event.
Mia Loves Creating Special Events
Mia has produced Special Projects, community events, fundraisers, music shows, and theatre for over twenty years.
She was the executive producer for Our Perspective: Asian American Plays, a program that supported the development of plays written by Chicago Asian Pacific American playwrights. Read more about Our Perspective here.