EPIARTS

ALLIANCE

A COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS WITH EPILEPSY & THEIR ALLIES


A message from Co-Founders Anzli & Heather

Welcome to EpiArts Alliance!

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Through a combination of education, awareness campaigns, and a strong online presence, EpiArts Alliance is dedicated to creating a world where performers with epilepsy are celebrated, supported, and empowered to showcase their talents without limitations.

A Project of Design with Us

EpiArts Alliance operates proudly as a project of Design With Us, an organization committed to sharing design and STEM knowledge to empower disabled youth in creating unique solutions. Through this partnership, we are dedicated to fostering inclusivity and celebrating the creativity of the next generation within the performing arts, empowering them to shine in an environment that values their talents and voices.

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EpiArtists @booba_anzli_mia & @cameronpillitteri had the opportunity to meet up in NYC. 💜 Together they shared stories of their Epilepsy diagnosis, treatment & their love & dedication to the performing arts. Sharing EpiArts stories is
Did you know?! There are many different types of seizures & Epilepsy, but there are a few things they all have in common. Really, you can’t swallow your tongue! 😜 Learn more about Epilepsy facts at @epilepsyfdn & follow us for ways to
Briar Nolet (@briarnolet), professional actor & dancer who competed at World of Dance, shares her Epilepsy journey & how she continues to perform while managing seizures. She’s truly an #EpiArtist inspiration 💜 #epilepsy #epilepsyawar
EpiAlly and advocate Kelly Cervantes @kellygc411 shares about her daughter’s epilepsy diagnosis and how it changed her entire world. After her daughter's diagnosis, Kelly became involved in CURE Epilepsy’s (@cureepilepsy) mission and shar
Happy Halloween! 💜🎃 Thank you to everyone who participated in @epilepsyfdn’s Purple Pumpkin Project this year to help us raise Epilepsy awareness! 💜🎃
🎸 Rock legend Neil Young has not only left his mark on the music world, but he's also an inspiration for many as an #EpiArtist. 🎶 Despite living with epilepsy, he's shown that with passion, determination, and talent, you can achieve your dreams.
We are so excited to announce EpiArts Co-founders will be attending this year’s @epilepsyawarenessday event at Disneyland, sponsored by @designwithusorg 🎉💜 They look forward to meeting Epilepsy researchers, experts, & advocates as well a
At EpiArts Alliance, we aim to empower, educate, unite & inspire EpiArtists & Allies. Follow along at @epiartsalliance & visit our website (link in bio) to learn more 💜 #epilepsy #epilepsyawareness
This Halloween season, EpiArts Alliance is participating in @epilepsyfdn's Purple Pumpkin Project to help raise Epilepsy awareness & funds. 🎃💜 Join our team by signing up at the link in our story. Together, we can have fun painting pumpki
We are so thrilled to welcome EpiArtist, NYC-based actor, singer/songwriter, & teaching artist Cameron Pillitteri (@cameronpillitteri) to EpiArts Alliance! 💜 At age 18, Cameron had his first seizure. He was later diagnosed with Epilepsy af
✨Knowing how to help someone during a seizure can make a difference & save a life! Team members Heather & Nico are Epilepsy First Aid Certified and you can be too! 💜 The free, online @epilepsyfdn training takes 90 minutes to complete and th
Today on #DreamerDay2023, we want to acknowledge the performing arts education org @mybroadwaydreams & their work to make their program safe for EpiArtists! 💜 This past summer, @epiartsalliance co-founder & Dreamer @booba_anzli_mia had seiz

Meet Team Purple

  • Anzli McNew

    CO-FOUNDER
    PERFORMER
    PURPLE WARRIOR

  • Heather McNew

    CO-FOUNDER
    DANCE COACH
    EPI-ALLY

  • Maxx Reed

    FOUNDING TEAM MEMBER
    CHOREOGRAPHER/DIRECTOR
    EPI-ALLY

  • Nico Hughes

    FOUNDING TEAM MEMBER
    PLAYWRIGHT/PRODUCER
    EPI-ALLY

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Are you an artist with Epilepsy? Are you an Epilepsy ally looking to get involved?
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