Writing Poems, Presenting Your Art And Opening For Rupi Kaur With Desiree Mckenzie

Interview
Written By Kirsti McNabney

Today we're thinking about poetry, presenting your work, sharing your story and feelings, and opening for Rupi Kaur with Desiree Mckenzie.

Desiree Mckenzie is an award-winning poet, arts educator, national poetry slam champion, voice actor, and photographer from Toronto. Her poetry and voice have been featured in works for CBC, When Sisters Speak, Clearco Financial, Button Poetry, Kids Help Phone, and Home Depot. She facilitates community poetry programming for organizations like JAYU, VIBE Arts, Unity Charity, Poetry in Voice, and Shakespeare in Action. In March 2021, she released her debut spoken word EP, Wet Hair, now available on streaming platforms. In December 2022, she opened for Rupi Kaur on her world tour stop at Massey Hall.

CONNECT WITH DESIREE

✨ On her website at desireemckenziepoetry.com
✨ On Instagram @desireemckenzie
✨ Listen to Wet Hair

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