"Confessions of a Recovering Theater Kid"
"Confessions of a Recovering Theater Kid"
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This incredible TEDx Talk from our WholehearTED event was chosen as a 2024 TEDx Editor's Pick!
2 years ago, Cara Rose DiPietro made it her mission to become the person she needed to see in the theater industry. Someone who was not on the other side of their struggles but actively fighting to put themselves first within an industry that often tells us not to. She emphasizes that it was only when she decided to put her health and happiness first, that the game changed.
Cara Rose DiPietro is a New York City-based Actor, Singer, and Dancer. A graduate of Elon University’s Music Theatre program, Cara is best known for her work at various regional theaters across the country such as Arena Stage, New London Barn Playhouse, The Link Theatre, and many more. Since moving to New York City, Cara has garnered over 200K+ followers across her social media platforms, capturing content about her journey as an actor, mental health, and so much more.
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