About
A singer from the age of 7, Nivi Canela has starred in theatre, film, television, and cabarets in across the United States.
Nivi was a featured artist in PUNK BLACK Fest 2022 and the Union City MultiArts Festival. They have performed at such historic venues as the Jerry Orbach Theater (also known as The Theater Center), HERE Arts Center, the Provincetown Playhouse, and the AllWays Lounge and Cabaret.
A graduate of Columbia University, New York University, Grace Theatre Workshop, and the New York School of Burlesque, Nivi is known for producing Naked Broadway, a musical theatre cabaret showcasing BIPOC performers, their Ms. Bergenline eZine, and Happy Song Time, a musical improv series.
In addition to performing, they have taught theatre, writing, and creative healing workshops for over a decade.
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Projects
Our Lady of Abundancia
Nivi Canela’s debut EP, featuring rock, blues, and neosoul.
Ms. Bergenline
An eZine of poems, essays, and short fiction about coming of age queer and Caribbean in Union City, New Jersey.
Additional Publications:
Naked Broadway
An all-BIPOC burlesque show for musical theatre fans. All episodes can be streamed.
The Playfectionist Workbook
A digital workbook for anyone who wants to ignite their unique creative spark.