Christina Igaraividez: Love, Laughs, and Loss
In episode 14, Christina Igaraividez recounts the story of her biological father, who left the family when Christina was just an infant. She grew up in a multi-generational household, not knowing anything about her father. It wasn't until later in life that she wanted to learn more about her last name, and maybe, something about the man who she never knew. A simple Google search uncovered some unhappy news, but Christina used that information to dig deeper. In her journey of self discovery, Christina realized that her "father" was right under her nose the whole time...her Grandfather. The man who helped to raise her. Stay tuned 'til the end, when Christina talks about the final "gift" that her Grandfather gave her after he died.
Christina Igaraividez
Writer, Actor, Producer, Comedian, Storytelling Coach
Christina Igaraividez is an LA-based writer, performer, producer, and storytelling coach who has trained in comedy at places such as Second City, iO, and UCB. Her YouTube channel has received notoriety from outlets such as HuffPo, Perez Hilton, LA Weekly, Upworthy and was a finalist for the Sundance YouTube New Voices Lab. Christina has a strong passion for storytelling and has performed across various stages in L.A., has taught storytelling at The Ruby, Second City, corporate seminars, conferences and has won multiple StorySlam competitions at the Moth as well as a Moth Mainstage performer. She is also ensemble member of Teatro Luna (the country’s first Pan-Latina theater company) and with Teatro Luna West (LA chapter) she co-produced a new audiobook of short stories that is an Audible Original titled Talking While Female & Other Dangerous Acts that features 25 stories from Latinas across the U.S. on the themes of risk and resilience. She is the co-creator for the social media comedy channel Latinaish TV (found on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube).
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