About Chasing Dreams
Chasing Dreams arises from the need of two argentinians artists to generate opportunities for latinx and international artists who struggle to live as professional performers in NYC. The goal of its founders is to bring Chasing Dreams around the world.
We are a cabaret series that was born to give these emerging artists the opportunity to be seen, raise their voices and have the chance to share their art with others.
We are an open and safe space for all those artists who deal with the difficulty of making a living as a professional performer and deserve the opportunity to be heard and recognized for their passion and talent.
We work to open the doors to those who have been looking for a space that takes them to the next level in their artistic careers for a long time. At Chasing Dreams we work to inspire, help and accompany these artists to fulfill their dreams.
We stand for: Respect, Empathy, Voice, Equity, Commitment, Responsibility, Togetherness, Freedom, Love, Passion and Resilience.
“We are a family that represents emerging artists and seeks to encourage and accompany them to dream without limits and make their dreams come true.”
Meet the Team
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Executive Producer & Co-FounderCamila Figueiras Meriggi is a multi-talented actress, singer, dancer, producer, songwriter, and director.
Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Camila is also a Go Broadway graduate. At the age of 19, she won a merit-based scholarship to study the Musical Theatre Conservatory Program at AMDA New York (The American Musical and Dramatic Academy), where she graduated with honors and she founded AMDA's Latinx Alliance, the first alliance of the school created by a student and specially for AMDA's latinx community, where she directed FlashMobs in Times Square to promote the awareness of the latinx artists in the city.
Camila stage credits include Hairspray, We Will Rock You, In The Heights, Footloose, Legally Blonde, and Les Miserables, as well as a participation in HBO Max’s And Just Like That. She also worked for the Broadway Industry as a Broadway Ambassador.
The past years, she launched her artistic career worldwide in different countries like Argentina and Australia.
With Chasing Dreams, she brings together Latinx and international performers to create a dynamic, cross-cultural Broadway cabaret experience that celebrates diversity and talent from around the globe.
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Artistic Director & Co-Founder
Delfina Perret is a versatile Argentine artist based in Buenos Aires, working as an actress, singer, director, and educator. She holds an acting teaching degree from Andamio 90’ (Arg) and furthered her musical theater training at Go-Broadway Experience and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA).
Delfina's passion for showcasing diverse talent led her to co-create Chasing Dreams, NYC's first Latin and international cabaret series, where she serves as artistic director. She has also worked with Manhattan Theatre Club at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater.
Her teaching experience includes positions at St. Mary’s International College, El Club de Canto, and La Posta: casa cultural in Argentina.
Recent acting credits include roles in "Carmen & Isabel" by Luli Ingold (CC Recoleta) and "Junkie Backwards" by Brandon L. Johnson.
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Assistant Director
Hanna Westi is a diversely trained singer, actress and dancer based in New York City, originally from Hamburg, Germany. She is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) Integrated Program.
Hanna has been a permanent cast member of the Galli Theater New York, as well as participated regularly in Cabaret Shows such as Let’s Broadway NYC and Chasing Dreams as a solo artist. She has also proven to be a passionate teaching artist for children and teenagers.
Hanna’s recent credits include SchmidtSmithSchmidt by Leonie Bell at the Brick Theater, Cinderella, Snow White and Beauty and the Beast by Johannes Galli at the Galli Theater.