The BIPOC
Artist Hub Showcase
Meet The Artists
About the BIPOC Artist Hub
Vanier College Production’s BIPOC Artist’s Hub had its start online in October of 2021 in response to the need for more specific inclusivity in extra-curricular and arts spaces for BIPOC identifying students. In the Fall of 2022, the Hub started gathering in person weekly and has been the creative center of bringing this showcase to life, and a place for students to gather and pause amongst the business of student life.
Meet The Team
Alex (Jyn-Li) Cairns
Director
Alex (Jyn-Li) Cairns is an actress, voiceover artist, producer, host, director, editor, and writer based out Toronto, ON. Alex holds an Honours BFA in Theatre from York University, graduating from the prestigious Acting Conservatory and a certificate in Broadcasting – Radio and Contemporary Media from Durham College. A current producer for The Shift with Kayla Grey at TSN, Alex loves telling stories that inspire thought, reflection and positive change. She is so thrilled you are joining us for the inaugural BIPOC Artist’s Hub Showcase.
Heba Azeef
Stage Manager
Heba Azeef is a second-year information technology student at York University. She enjoys art in the forms of virtual reality, game and art design. As an Indian-American, she aims to express and share her unique experiences though such formats. She is a stage manager for the BIPOC artist hub at VCP and is thrilled to be here this year.
Ayokunmi Oladesu
Ayokunmi is a second-year Film Production student. She is excited to be back at VCP for her second year and is thrilled to experience an in-person season for the first time. It is an honour to perform in this year’s musical, Something Rotten and act as Stage Manager in the play Labyrinth of Desire. And she can’t wait to participate in the BIPOC Artist Hub’s first showcase. She has a love for storytelling in every medium there is. She is over the moon to be working with such a dedicated group of people at VCP!
Tiara Suluma
Tiara Suluma is a first year Communications and Media Studies student at York University. While most of her time is spent getting to school on transit, the other half is spent on school assignments or personal creative projects such as her musicals and screenplays. Tiara loved working with the BIPOC artist hub from sharing her ideas to hearing and seeing others. She hopes next year that this little group will be put on the map.
Tina Goli
Tina Goli is in her second year at York University, working as a visual arts and art history major under AMPD. Her passion for art is motivated by her passion for the world around her, from nature to police and history, as well as her fellow human beings. She is a new member of the BIPOC Art Hub, and she can’t wait what’s there to offer! In her free time, Tina likes to curl, listen to music, and hang out with friends!
Nithuja Kalaiselvam
Nithuja Kalaiselvam is a first year biomedical sciences student. She loves to draw and create to share her views on the world around her, especially with traditional mediums like pencil and charcoal. She has her family and friends to thank for supporting her through her art journey. As a South Asian first generation Canadian, Nithuja is thrilled for the opportunity VCP has provided to participate in this BIPOC Artist’s Hub showcase. This is her first year with the amazing VCP team, and it’s been a pleasure working with them!
Gia Ysabel Ochoa
Gia is a second year Cognitive Science and Psychology student. She is a multimedia artist who focuses on street and music photography, as well as watercolor painting and calligraphy. She also occasionally writes songs about love, life, and things in between. She aims to shed light on her experiences brought by the intersectionality of her own individuality, as a queer first-generation immigrant.
Natanyah Wilkinson
Natanyah Wilkinson is a first year undergraduate student studying Gender & Women's Studies and Concurrent Education. In her spare time she loves to draw and listne to King Princess. A first year member of the BIPOC Artist Hub, she hopes everyone will enjoy the range of cultural diversity we have to offer in this showcase!