NYU Portraits

NYU Portraits 2023: Where Social Change Meets the Stage

Thursday, August 31, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. ET | Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

NYU Portraits is an annual, performance-based event featuring a dynamic cast of student and celebrity performance artists, speakers, and trailblazers. This NYU tradition is a vibrant and exciting showcase where historical and contemporary movements for justice and equity come together on stage to inspire social change. This event is organized in collaboration with Voices of a People’s History of the United States.

NYU Portraits Cast 2023:

Celebrity Cast:

Brandon Kazen-Maddox, Artist
Lachi, Artist
Arian Moayed, Actor
Peppermint, Actress and Singer
Anthony Ramos, Actor and Singer

NYU Student Cast:

Amina Abdiaziz (LS ’26)
Sydni Johnson (CAS ’25)
Leilani Patao (Tisch ’26)
Jace Santiago (Steinhardt ’24)

Narrators:

Michael Funk, Clinical Associate Professor and Program Director, Steinhardt
Renzhong Tan, Director, Center for Multicultural Education and Programs (CMEP)

NYU Portraits FAQ

What is NYU Portraits: Where Social Change Meets the Stage

NYU Portraits creates a vibrant and colorful evening where diversity meets the stage to invigorate our passion for social justice, and service through the arts. This event is a campus tradition that utilizes an innovative approach to highlighting the importance of diversity as an enriching and transformative experience for our incoming first year, graduate, and transfer students.

Who is the NYU Portraits audience?

This event is not open to the public. The event is intended for incoming first-year, transfer, and graduate students to New York University, but open to returning students, faculty, and staff as capacity allows.

How much do tickets cost?

There is no cost to attend the program.

Additional Questions?

If you have questions or need more information about NYU Portraits, please contact the Office of Global Inclusion at globalinclusion@nyu.edu.