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Roxy Azari

Spoken Word Artist, Slam Poet & Social Justice Activist

Spoken Word Artist, Slam Poet & Social Justice Activist

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New York, NY, USA
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Roxy Azari Biography

Roxanna ‘Roxy’ Azari is an Iranian-American spoken word poet, performer, storyteller, and educator. Azari combines her passion of art and activism by leading nation-wide performances and writing workshops for students to explore and utilize their voices.

Azari has featured in spaces such as Off-Broadway, the United Nations, PBS, World Channel, the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, and colleges nationwide. As a former Thomas J. Watson Fellowship recipient, Azari created and facilitated poetry and performance workshops with young women in the Middle East, Europe, North Africa, and South-East Asia.

Holding a BA in English Literature: Creative Writing and Women’s Studies from Wheaton College (MA) and an MSc in Gender, Development and Globalization from the London School of Economics, Azari infuses her academic background with her visions of challenging social, political, and economic inequalities. In addition to conducting workshops and performances, Azari currently serves as an Adjunct Lecturer for the Women's and Gender Department at Hunter College and a Storytelling Coach for Story2.

Roxy Azari Speaking Topics

  • Intersectionality

  • Workshops About How to Use Writing/Performance as a Tool for Activism

  • Body Image and Empowerment Workshops

  • Creative Writing

  • Globalization

  • Alternative narratives on the Middle East/ North Africa

Roxy Azari Videos

  • #Create2030 poet Roxy Azari performs her poem at UNGA
    During a high level Ministerial side event, Create2030 Roxy Azari brought audience members to their feet for a standing ovation.
  • Forget What You Heard - February 2014
    Just a little taster of Forget What You Heard, North London's friendliest performance poetry night. This is the first section of our event from...
  • ROXY AZARI @ "THE HARLEM SERIES" POETRY OPEN MIC BY SNEAKERS & ALE
    A powerful performance by Roxy Azari @ "The Harlem series" open mic poetry event by Sneakers & Ale

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Roxy Azari is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Intersectionality, Workshops About How to Use Writing/Performance as a Tool for Activism, Body Image and Empowerment Workshops, Creative Writing, Globalization and Alternative narratives on the Middle East/ North Africa. The estimated speaking fee range to book Roxy Azari for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Roxy Azari generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nikki Giovanni, Erin Gruwell, Rebecca Bender, Aisha Fukushima and Jamilah Lemieux. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Roxy Azari for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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