Marisa 
Diamond

Marisa Diamond is an Indigenous and Latina interdisciplinary creator and collaborator. She is graduate of the University of Michigan, where she completed a BFA in Interarts Performance, a joint degree between the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and the Stamps School of Art & Design and the University of Waikato, with a Master of Health, Sport, and Human Performance.

Marisa (AEA, SAG-AFTRA) is a seasoned performer, with experience in dance, acting, and circus arts. She has appeared in numerous feature, indie, and student films, as well as on the stage. She has performed aerials, acrobatics and comedy across the U.S. and Aotearoa NZ.

 

​Diamond is a photographer and filmmaker, with experience in film and television production and social media content. Her photography work celebrates human movement and performance. Marisa's skills include project and program management & coordination, art directing, casting, directing, editing, and location scouting. She is also the Founder and Director of the Circus International Film Festival.

 

Graphic design specialities include layout design, social justice messaging, non-profit and event marketing, and branded visual content. 

Marisa has a strong background as an educator, coach, and program coordinator. She began coaching circus arts at the age of 13, and continues to teach students of all ages and abilities, from beginners to professional performers. She has mentored, trained, and supervised coaches and teaching artists around the world, and has directed and choreographed numerous student theatre productions. Additionally, she served as a literacy tutor in the Detroit Public Schools system, and has worked as a teacher in daycares and preschools.