In this special episode of Michigan Creates, host Ara Topouzian sits down with Esther Triggs, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Interlochen Center for the Arts—a world-renowned creative institution in northern Michigan dedicated to inspiring and educating young artists.
Esther shares how she uses theatre, dialogue, play, and data to challenge traditional power structures and disrupt unconscious bias. Their conversation explores how creativity can be a powerful tool for driving equity, empathy, and lasting cultural change.
Michigan Creates is a podcast series highlighting artists and art & culture organization in Michigan. Produced and hosted by Ara Topouzian, award winning traditional Armenian musician. Podcast theme music: Song: Sun Never Sets Music by: CreatorMix.com
