WHAT YOU KNOW: Arya Shahi

by Laila Iravani, RUOKAY.com

Sit down with writer/performer Arya Shahi to hear his take on his Iranian American identity. "What You Know" is a project born out of a desire for visibility...

Khabar Keslan presents the final installment of “What You Know,” a documentary series by Laila Iravani that brings you up front and personal with first generation Iranian Americans.


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Arya Shahi is an actor, writer, musician, and theatre producer. He is a co-founder of PigPen Theatre Co., an award-winning folk band and theatre company, as well as @inboxart, an Instagram collaboration which explores the connection between poetry and visual art. He is also a member of the #BARS Workshop NYC at The Public Theater. He is currently at work on a wide spectrum of musical projects, ranging from stage adaptions of “Water For Elephants” and “The Tale of Despereaux” to a debut hip-hop album called “The American Grandson.” He holds a BFA in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University. www.aryashahi.com