Program: Music / Visual Arts
Discipline: AZ Creative Aging Teaching Artist Institute

City/Town: Sahuarita
Year: 2017-18
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Artist Biography

Shana Chanel is a life message artist born and raised in Bronx, New York. Singer, songwriter, actress has developed a passion for music and theatre. Thriving to make change around the world, sharing her talents and gifts. Shana first discovered her love for the arts at the age of five. Singing in local church choirs from state to state. She’s attended Harlem School of the Arts and Institute of Audio Reach to build her skills. Currently she is a teaching artist apprentice with Arizona Theater Company.As an artist, Shana Chanel has created innovative ways to engage communities eith content to enhance chage. Developed life skills interpretation to correspond with past, present, and future events. She specializes in music therapy and puppet theatre.