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State of the Arts
by Lisette Grado
"State of the Arts" is a podcast where the arts are embraced and artists are celebrated.
Episodes
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State of the Arts Episode 306 Visual Artist and Fashion Designer Nazje
State of the Arts Episode 306 is now available for streaming on Spotify. This week I explore the creative process of Nazje, a New York painter and fashion designer who paints mesmerizing visual art pieces alongside the crafting of fun, hand-painted casual wear for her brand, “Create Until You…
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State of the Arts Episode 305: Playwright, Producer and Actor Ben Dworken
State of the Arts Episode 305 is now available on Spotify for streaming. On this week’s compelling episode, neurodiverse playwright, producer and actor Ben Dworken recounts our listeners with his journey in the performing arts. From humble beginnings of hosting a game show in school to immersing...
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State of the Art Episode 304: Actor, Model & Entrepreneur Donia Abouelatta
Episode 304 of State of the Arts is now available on Spotify! I welcome Donia Abouelatta, a versatile creative whose career spans across the industries of film, fashion, and entrepreneurship. With a bachelor degree in finance and training in both acting and modeling, my remarkable guest brings…
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State of the Arts Episode 303: Vocalist, Guitarist and Songwriter JT Curtis.
State of the Arts Episode 303 is now available on Spotify! It’s a privilege to welcome vocalist, guitarist and songwriter JT Curtis to my podcast this week. In addition to playing George Harrison in the Broadway tribute to The Beatle “Let It Be,” my accomplished guest created the hit YouTube...
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State of the Arts Episode 302; Hispanic Heritage Month Special: Cosplayer Nels
Episode 302 of State of the Arts: The Hispanic Heritage Month Special has just been dropped to Spotify! Joining me this week is Nels, a Canadian cosplayer who’s originally from El Salvador. During the 2020 lockdown, Nels creatively immersed herself in home experimentation with fashion pieces from...
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State of the Arts Episode 301: JT Curtis, Nicholas Patrella & Li Grado Brainstorm
State of the Arts Episode 301 is now available on Spotify! This week, I am so pleased to present writer, director and actor Nicholas Patrella alongside writer, actor and musician JT Curtis. These exceptional creatives join me to brainstorm and expand on an exciting original idea Nicholas Patrella...
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State of the Arts Episode 300: A Milestone to Remember
State of the Arts Episode 300 is available for streaming on Spotify! This momentous special is a recording of an on-site broadcast of my 300th podcast episode, which took place last week at The Rogue Bar in Sunnyside, Queens. With the help of my husband/tech specialist/producer, Joseph Thomas, I...
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State of The Arts Recap: Return Guests Dean Aquino, Ahra Sung and Josh Berkowitz
The State of the Arts Recap Episode is now available on Spotify! As I warm up for Episode 300 which will be aired next week, I welcome back return guests Dean P. H. Aquino, Ahra Sung and Josh Berkowitz. This powerhouse trio joins me to look back at nearly six years of consecutive weekly podcast...
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State of the Arts Episode 299: Cosplayer and Content Creator Red.Tulcx
State of the Arts Episode 299 is now available on Spotify! This week, it is my honor to welcome Red.Tulcx to my podcast! This innovative cosplayer and content creator, who is based out of Montreal, channels her unending stream of creativity to self-assembled costumes, artistic poses for thematic...
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State of the Arts Episode 298: Kawaii Enthusiast, Content Creator & Visual Artist Hannah Beth
State of the Arts Episode 298 is now available on Spotify! This week it is my fantastic joy to embark on a whimsical journey through the colorful world of Harajuku fashion, karaoke escapades, animation exploration and cultural celebration with my remarkably creative podcast guest Hannah Beth. A...
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State of the Arts Episode 297: Senior Marketer, Animal Rescuer & Pride Activist Ally Gina Kleinhans
State of the Arts Episode 297 is now streaming on Spotify! This week I’m overjoyed to welcome back Gina Kleinhans, who is the senior marketer for Revelation Creative, a business development leader, an active member of Rockaway Boro Pride and a longtime ally/activist for the LGBTQIA+ community.…
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State of the Arts Episode 296: Stage Manager Ada Zhang
State of the Arts Episode 296 is now available on Spotify! I’m immensely honored to welcome Ada Zhang, an opera singer turned stage manager to my podcast this week. After attending Peking University, my multitalented guest attended graduate school at Columbia University, majoring in theatre with…
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State of the Arts Episode 295: Bridgit Berze of Brooklyn Attic Books
State of the Arts Episode 295 is now available on Spotify! Brigit Berze, the owner and founder of Brooklyn Attic Books, an online bookstore specializing in hand-picked vintage horror, sci-fi, mystery, and classic literature, joins me on my podcast this week. Beyond curation, my dynamic guest is…
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State of the Arts Episode 294: Journalist, Storyteller and Activist Anna Spiewak
State of the Arts Episode 294 is now available for streaming on Spotify! I am so excited to welcome journalist, storyteller and LGBTQIA+ activist ally Anna Spiewak onto my podcast this week. My accomplished guest is an award-winning journalist and global content strategist who specializes in...
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State of the Arts Episode 293: Grim Delights
State of the Arts Episode 293 is now available on Spotify! Husband and wife entrepreneurial team Santos and Nikki join me on this week’s splendidly unique podcast episode about their baked goods and hot sauce business, Grim Delights. Their delicious and spooky brand offers a wide array of 100%...
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State of the Arts Episode 292: “The Bluest Sky” and Filmmaker/Writer Alex Black
State of the Arts Episode 292 is now available on Spotify! This week I am proud to welcome filmmaker Alex Black to State of the Arts to discuss the upcoming production of their new film, “The Bluest Sky.” The poignant indie drama, which has six transgender actors and an entire trans crew, is…
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State of the Arts Episode 291: The Pride Month Special; Rockaway Borough Pride
State of the Arts Episode 291: The Pride Month Special is now available on Spotify. This week is a State of the Arts dedication to Rockaway Borough Pride, which is an organization for members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies in Rockaway Borough, New Jersey. My guests are Jan Aquilos (a writer,...
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State of the Arts Episode 290: The Father’s Day Special; A Dad Tribute (Guest Host: Josh Berkowitz)
State of the Arts Episode 290: The Father’s Day Special is now available on Spotify. For 290 consecutive weeks, this podcast has featured incredible artists and creators, but this milestone episode is my most personal one yet. This week, guest host Josh Berkowitz interviews me about my dad and…
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State of the Arts Episode 289; The Juneteenth Special: Filmmaker & Playwright Andre Wells
State of the Arts Episode 289: The Juneteenth Special is now ready for streaming on Spotify! This week, I am honored to sit down with award-winning independent filmmaker and playwright Andre Wells. This young, multitalented African American artist is a pillar in the metropolitan indie creative...
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State of the Arts Episode 288: Published Cosplayer & Founder of Plus Ultra Sized Tay
State of the Arts Episode 288 is now available for streaming on Spotify! Published cosplayer Tay (A.K.A. Shake Your Fawn) joins me on this fun new episode that spotlights her blossoming presence in the New York City cosplay community. This founder of Plus Ultra Sized is an innovative content...
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State of the Arts Episode 287: Independent Film Actor Pragya Krishna
State of the Arts Episode 287 is now streaming on Spotify! It is an honor to welcome Pragya Krishna to my podcast. When she was an active member of ShortCuts NYC, this versatile independent film actor starred in multiple indie shorts of a vast array of genres. My gifted guest studied acting with...
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State of the Arts Episode 286: The Sober Shaman Sean Young
State of the Arts Episode 286 featuring Sean Young “The Sober Shaman” is now available on Spotify! This week I welcome Sean Young to my podcast for a powerful conversation. Sean is a shaman, peer support specialist, life coach, content creator and Army veteran. In this compelling episode, we...
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State of the Arts Episode 285; The Asian Heritage Month Special: Cohosted by Dean Aquino
State of the Arts Episode 285 The Asian Heritage Month Special is now available on Spotify! This week I welcome return guest and cohost Dean Aquino to my podcast for this annual celebratory episode. This is a joint episode as Dean Aquino is also hosting Episode 9 for his own podcast “Let’s Meet…
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State of the Arts Episode 284 The Mother’s Day Special: Abstract/Watercolor Artist Rebecca Dunn
State of the Arts Episode 284: The Mother’s Day Special is now available on Spotify. Rebecca Dunn, a talented watercolor and abstract painter, is not only a passionate advocate for the arts and a dedicated educator, she is also the devoted mother of an active, young child. As the curator of...
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State of the Arts Episode 283: Cinematographer & Editor Victoria Kee
State of the Arts Episode 283 is now available on Spotify! Independent cinematographer, editor and filmmaker Victoria Kee is my guest this week. This dynamic talent is a dedicated member of New York-based indie film organization Short Cuts NYC. She is also involved in many other collaborative...
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State of the Arts Episode 282: Actor, Director and Producer Priya Karki
State of the Arts Episode 282 is now available for streaming on Spotify! Independent film actor, director and producer Priya Karki joins me on my podcast for a delightfully engaging interview. This founder of 8th Day Whisper, a production company that fosters a space for second takes, is also...
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State of the Arts Episode 281: Actor and Playwright Kevin Cheng
State of the Arts Episode 281 is now available for streaming on Spotify! Kevin Cheng is an actor and a playwright at Woodward Residency. This multitalented creative is a New Work Development Chair at Purple Light NYC and an Administrative Producer at Murmuration Theatre Co. A long time member of...
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State of the Arts Episode 280: Filmmaker, Director & Writer Devon Reed
State of the Arts Episode 280 is now available on Spotify! My guest this week is award-winning independent filmmaker Devon Reed. This IMDb credited writer, editor and director is known for several acclaimed films including “The Audition”, “O Lucky Day” and “No More Mr. Nice Guy!” Several of his...
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State of the Arts Episode 279: Autism Awareness Special: Photographer & Filmmaker Kenny Peters Jr.
State of the Arts Episode 279: The Autism Awareness Month Special is now available on Spotify! Kenny Peters Jr. is a filmmaker, photographer, writer and an advocate for autism and ADHD awareness. My talented guest is an alumni of Winter Support Lab, an organization that gives opportunities to...
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State of the Arts Episode 278: Founder of Published Palette Polina Lilu
State of the Arts Episode 278 is now available on Spotify! Return guest Polina Lilu joins me for an in-person interview about Published Palette, which is her growing business that helps creatives self publish their own books. From design to marketing to distribution, Published Palette is there to...
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State of the Arts Episode 277: Actor, Photographer & Filmmaker Jon Tyler
State of the Arts Episode 277 is now streaming on Spotify, featuring a new guest: the multitalented Jon Tyler, who is a triple threat in the world of creativity- an actor, a filmmaker, and a photographer. As an active member of the community-driven Short Cuts NYC filmmaking group, he has earned a...
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State of the Arts 276: The Saint Patrick’s Day Special: Vocalist, Actor & Writer Madelyn Monaghan
State of the Arts Episode 276: The Saint Patrick’s Day Special is now available on Spotify! This week I am honored to welcome my new podcast guest Madelyn Monaghan, who is a soprano, actor, and writer who specializes in Irish traditional (Sean-nós) singing. She is an educator of the style with...
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State of the Arts Episode 275; The International Women’s Day Special: Actor & Dancer Alexa Poller
State of the Arts Episode 275: The International Women’s Day Special is now available on Spotify. My distinguished guest this week is Alexa Poller who is a German-born actor, dancer, singer and band leader. This multi-talented creative holds an Associate Diploma in Ballet Pedagogy and eventually...
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State of the Arts Episode 274: Published Author and Poet Caroline Reddy
State of the Arts Episode 274 is now streaming on Spotify, featuring the incredibly talented writer Caroline Reddy, a multifaceted creative force who shines as a poet, author, librarian, teacher, Reiki master, and dance enthusiast. Her work has been showcased in esteemed platforms like The...
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State of the Arts Episode 273; The Lunar New Year Special: Meetup Organizer & Illustrator Ahra Sung
State of the Arts Episode 273: The Lunar New Year Special is now streaming on Spotify! I'm thrilled to welcome back the incredibly talented Ahra Sung, a content creator, cosplayer, photographer, illustrator, painter, and meetup organizer who embodies the spirit of artistic expression. In this...
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State of the Arts Episode 272: The Valentine’s Day Special: Analysis of Jimmy McGill & Kim Wexler
State of the Arts Episode 272: The Valentine’s Day Special is now available for streaming on Spotify! My dear husband Joseph Thomas returns to my podcast to take a deep dive with me into the unforgettable love story of Jimmy McGill and Kim Wexler from hit series “Better Call Saul” by the…
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State of the Arts Episode 271: Sound Designer & Assistant Lighting Designer Nikki Belenski
State of the Arts Episode 271 now available for streaming on Spotify! This week we go behind the scenes with sound designer/technician and assistant lighting designer Nikki Belenski, whose work has illuminated stages of indie productions, international tours, Off-Broadway and Broadway shows.…
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State of the Arts Episode 270: The Black Heritage Special: YouTube Show Host Dith
State of the Arts Episode 270: The Black Heritage Special is now available on Spotify! This week content creator and YouTube show host Dith returns to my podcast for a second time. “DatBoiDith” is Dith’s flourishing YouTube channel with over 10,000 followers. Reaction videos, tributes to singers,...
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State of the Arts Episode 269: Swiftie Josh Berkowitz
State of the Arts Episode 269 is now available on Spotify! This week, I’m joined by return guest Josh Berkowitz for a Taylor Swift tribute episode with a deep exploration of The Swiftie culture and all topics centered on this modern music icon. Together we delve into how this fan community…
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State of the Arts Episode 268: Actor, Musician, Imrov Performer and Filmmaker Tap Rudra.
State of the Arts Episode 268 now available on Spotify! My guest this week is IMDb-credited actor Tap Rudra. Based out of NYC, my talented guest specializes in improv and comedy. He is also a musician and filmmaker. This creative, who embraces his Ukrainian and Indian heritage, has directed and...
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State of the Arts Episode 267: Actor, Producer, Director, Choreographer & Writer Ashley Wren Collins
State of the Arts Episode 267 is now available for streaming on Spotify! This week I’m joined by Ashley Wren Collins who is an accomplished, award-winning actor, producer, director, choreographer, and writer. This successful creative trained at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her...
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State of the Arts Episode 266: Stage Actor, Dancer and Vocalist Lukas Poost.
State of the Arts Episode 266 is now available for streaming on Spotify! For the first episode of 2026, I am thrilled to welcome Lukas Poost, a musical theater actor, dancer, and vocalist. This versatile creative’s artistic foundation was formed early in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, where performance...
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State of the Arts Episode 265; The New Year Special: Casting Director Holly Buczek
State of the Arts Episode 265: The New Year Special is now available for streaming on Spotify! I’m immensely proud to feature casting director Holly Buczek, who recently cast “This Is Not a Drill,” the off-Broadway musical by Holly Doubet that I had the opportunity to see. With over fifteen years...
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State of the Arts Episode 264: The Holiday Special; Director and Actor Gabriel Barre
State of the Arts Episode 264: The Holiday Special is now available for streaming on Spotify! I am thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented director and actor Gabriel Barre to my podcast this week. Together we embark on an inspiring journey as we explore Off-Broadway show “This is Not a Drill”...
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State of the Arts Episode 263: Playwright Joe McDonough
State of the Arts Episode 263 is now available for streaming on Spotify! I welcome Joseph McDonough to this podcast episode to discuss his most recent Off-Broadway musical, “This Is Not a Drill,” which he coauthored with songwriter/composer Holly Doubet. This production is a powerful, timely work...
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State of the Arts Episode 262: Vocalist and Actor Marianne Tatum (This is Not a Drill)
State of the Arts 262 is now available for streaming on Spotify! With great honor and privilege, I welcome accomplished stage actor and vocalist Marianne Tatum to my podcast this week. This acclaimed stage performer made her Broadway Debut as Jenny Lind in Barnum, winning a Theatre World Award.…
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State of the Arts Episode 261: The Imaginative Threshold: Creativity at the Edge of Technology
State of the Arts Episode 261 is now available on Spotify! As creative industries continue to absorb the rapid shifts brought on by technological innovation, the relationship between human imagination and artificial intelligence has become one of the defining questions of contemporary artistic...
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State of the Arts Episode 260: The Indigenous Peoples Series: Songwriter Holly Doubet
State of the Arts Episode 260 is now available for streaming on Spotify! This is another installment of The Indigenous Peoples Series. I am honored and privileged to welcome accomplished musician Holly Doubet onto my podcast this week. After an education at the Royal Academy of Music in London…
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State of the Arts Episode 259: Actor and Vocalist Victor E. Chan
State of the Arts Episode 259 is now available for streaming on Spotify! I am thrilled to welcome IMDB-credited actor Victor E. Chan to my podcast this week. A talented actor and vocalist I recently had the chance to see in the Off-Broadway musical “This Is Not a Drill” by Holly Doubet and Joseph...
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State of the Arts Episode 258: Musician Jessica Martinez Maxey (The Indigenous Peoples Series)
State of the Arts Episode 258 is now available on Spotify! As the very first episode of our Indigenous Peoples Series, I welcome musician Jessica Martinez Maxey who is a flauatist, guitarist and conga player. She performs alongside her husband, guitarist Josh Maxey. Together, they have released...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"State of the Arts" is a podcast where the arts are embraced and artists are celebrated.
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Lisette Grado
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