Brisbane-born Elise Kinnon always knew she was destined for the stage. After training at The Conroy Dance Centre and performing with Universal Studios Japan at 18, she carved out a dynamic career spanning Broadway tours and Hollywood films. Now based in NYC, she shares the highs and lows of life as a performer, from dazzling on stage to dancing on the big screen in Wonka.
Whether you’re new or have been here for years, where we live shapes our experience of this fine city we choose to call home. It’s impossible to know every nook and cranny, so we asked some AWNY Committee members to share why they choose to live where they do and what makes their neighborhood so great.
Originally from Adelaide, Dr Emily Matheson, a research consultant who leads global mental health initiatives, moved to England for a new job after finishing her PhD in Clinical Psychology, before making another transcontinental shift to New York to be with her (now) husband. She’s recently launched New York Transplants, where she will be exploring what community means and how she and other transplants can feel a greater sense of belonging and grounding in New York City.
The warm glow of the autumn sunset bathed the room as around 50 attendees, ranging from newcomers to seasoned residents, gathered for “The Career Blueprint: Recruitment Tactics and Pivoting in the US Job Market.”
Antoinette, a recently retired diplomat with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, served globally in Bangkok, Brussels, Istanbul, Rome, Nicosia, and Berlin. She holds multiple degrees, including an Honours in Arts and a Master’s in TESOL, and is also an author and musician
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