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A Lyrics & Poetry Festival Finale Event
We wrap up Poetry Month with a whole afternoon of poems and lyrics at our Festival Finale.
A powerful and poignant performer, Desiree Mckenzie shares poems about mental health, joy, and her identity—both cultural and personal—as she dives into stories from the nooks and crannies of her life. This powerhouse national poetry slam champion brings an infectious energy to her performance. You'll be captivated by her creative wordplay and lyrical delivery, and leave feeling inspired to share your own story through spoken word.
Desiree Mckenzie is an award-winning poet, arts educator, national poetry slam champion, voice actor, and photographer from Toronto. Her poetry and voice have been featured in works for CBC’s Poetic License series and she facilitates a range of community poetry programming for a number of charitable arts organizations. In March 2021, she released her debut spoken word EP, Wet Hair, on streaming platforms, and in December 2022, she opened for Rupi Kaur at Massey Hall.
This event is part of our Festival Finale. Attend one, or better yet, join us for all three!
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