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Creative Curator. Cultural Producer. Immersive Experience Designer. Community Connector. Storyteller.
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CAZIMI HOUDINI, or Cazi (she/they), is a Filipina-Canadian creator with a wide-ranging skill set: cultural connector and curator, events and media producer, interviewer, social street/club dancer, and emerging immersive experience designer. Their work centers on transforming spaces and crafting experiences that blend art, music, and dance, while exploring storytelling, space design, performance, cultural preservation, and community celebration.

Across their many roles, Cazi’s primary goal is to build authentic relationships with collaborators, clients, and artists, fostering a thriving, interconnected creative ecosystem. Their true magic lies in their ability to see the bigger picture, inspire and organize others to bring it to life, all while keeping joy and play at the heart of the process.

  • "What sets Cazimi apart is their unwavering work ethic, and their advocacy for grassroots communities. Her acuity in problem solving and grounded nature drive projects forward with remarkable momentum. Cazi’s dedication to her craft and community is truly inspirational. She's not just a collaborator; she's a force that elevates everyone around her." - Stephanie Wong (Producer/Director)

  • "Cazimi is both highly accountable and visionary to the extreme. They are what I like to call, a Unicorn. They are also an effortless public speaker and they love it too - a true emcee. For Vancouver Mural Festival, Cazi was responsible for curating, onboarding, contracting, and managing 150+ performers for our cultural programming. Every year we beg them to join back up with us to make VMF a success!" - Adrian Sinclair (Co-Founder)

  • "Cazi made me feel empowered to be a creative. Her organizational skills kept the project on track, while her ability to call upon her community and organize was what enlarged the scope of our project. She has an amazing talent in being able to visualize something and then put it into action. It is a characteristic too few people have, and made working with her inspiring and enlightening." - Laine Butler (Artist)

  • "Cazi is a true master of collaboration. Her Ingenuity pushed the experience of our Comfort in Chaos masquerade to a level we would never have imagined and allowed us to truly focus on our areas of expertise." - So Loki

  • "As a host, Cazimi has a unique ability to energize a room, celebrating each performer's work, and creating a relationship between the audience and the art that is palpably felt. Their interviewing skills are equally impressive – they create a comfortable atmosphere that allows for deep, meaningful conversations about community and change." - Stephanie Wong (Producer/Director/Actor)

  • "What I enjoyed most working with Cazimi was her attention to details, especially when it comes to evoking emotions with her creations. She does exceptional work exploring and exciting all of the senses." - Jenny Lea (Musician)

  • "Cazi brings a rare balance of creative ingenuity and palpable devotion to every project. While working with her producing MAKE WAVES, Cazi's ability to cultivate a community, how she motivates people to take action around a creative vision, and the pure energy she brings to an event are traits I have yet to find in another collaborator." - Jacob Morris (Producer)

  • "Her extensive community knowledge and keen curatorial eye ensured a diverse lineup that truly embodies re:Naissance Opera's values of innovation and cross-sector collaboration. Cazimi's creativity and passion are evident in everything they do." - Stephanie Wong (Producer/Director)

How Street Dance Culture Builds Community

Have you ever witnessed a street or club dance battle before? Beyond the portrayals of Hollywood surrounding this rich culture, Cazimi (fka Char) dispels stereotypes and shares what's been emerging from the underground. This talk was given March 2019 at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by the Emily Carr University local community.

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