NISHA PATEL
City of Edmonton Poet Laureate
Edmonton, Alberta
Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Champion
ABOUT NISHA
***During this period of self-isolation, you can access my chapbooks for $1 on Etsy with the code POETRY here.***
Nisha is an Indo-Canadian poet, artist, and public speaker in Edmonton, Alberta. She is the current Poet Laureate for the City of Edmonton. She is also the 2019 Canadian Individual Slam Champion, the 2019 Edmonton Slam Champion, and the Executive Director of the Edmonton Poetry Festival.
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Her new chapbook "I See You" is available now. Her first collection will be forthcoming with NeWest Press. She is the author of "Limited Success" and co-author of "Water", all available at Glass Bookshop.
Nisha holds a Bachelors of Commerce from the University of Alberta school of Business with a major in Business Economics and Law, a minor in Political Science, and a Certificate in Leadership.
WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU
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Online Performance
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Remote and Virtual Workshops (writing, performance, storytelling)
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Public Speaking (poetry, politics, mental health)
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Commissions
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Mentorship & Coaching
BOOKING INQUIRIES & CONTACT
Please get in touch to discuss performance rates, commissions & speaking engagements, charitable or volunteer gigs, or general information about my work. All requests will be considered & negotiable. Please note that all commissions will require a minimum of three weeks notice, or a rush fee may be applicable.
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