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How We Tell Stories: A Local Artists Panel Event

Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost:
Free
Add to Calendar 2026-04-11 10:30:00 2026-03-21 13:00:28 How We Tell Stories: A Local Artists Panel Event Learn how artists are using storytelling to preserve histories and build communities!Chandler Center for the Arts and Chandler Museum present How We Tell Stories: A Local Artists Panel Event. Meet local artists and join the conversation as we amplify the voices of our local storytellers through a discussion on the critical role this global, millennia-old role plays both in preserving history and building communities.Reserve Your SpotPanelistsAshli St. ArmantAshli St. Armant aka Jazzy Ash is a celebrated vocalist, author, composer and arts educator.She tours with her band, Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards, performing jazz for intergenerational audiences for over a decade. Together they have performed at numerous venues , including Lincoln Center, The Ford, and NBC Studios; have produced seven albums; and have been featured by NPR and LA Times.Her literary and theatrical works include the critically acclaimed, nationally touring production, NORTH: The Musical and the Viva Durant Mystery Series, including bestseller Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons, with a 4.6 rating and over 11,000 reviews.AJ OdnealAJ Odneal is a Phoenix-based indie folk singer-songwriter influenced by pop and jazz. A multi-instrumentalist, she brings her songs to life with guitar, ukulele, and banjo, crafting music that is both uplifting and introspective.Known for her vibrant energy and heartfelt performances, AJ radiates a deep love for her local arts community—championing fellow creatives, vendors, and organizations.Her original music ranges from bright and cheerful to dreamy and contemplative, each song reflecting the pure joy she finds in her craft.Miguel Angel GodoyMiguel Angel Godoy is a Chicano artist and Residential Art Faculty at Estrella Mountain Community College.A first generation college graduate, he earned his BFA from Columbus State University and his MFA in Painting and Drawing from Arizona State University. He creates large scale public art that blends digital design, traditional painting, and collaborative mural techniques.Influenced by lowrider culture and decades of involvement in Hip Hop, including graffiti and breaking, his practice centers on identity, cultural memory, and collective storytelling.His work has led to major public commissions and national collaborations that bring culture and place into shared spaces.Sonja Camille Sonja Camille is a playwright and director. She's a Chicago native who has written and directed many plays, including "Secrets, Lies, and Green Tea" and "Whispers of Freedom". Her most recent work, "El Dorado's Gold" will be produced by ASU Kerr and The Bridge Initiative in May. She's currently the Branch Operations Supervisor for the Mesa Public Library. City of Chandler info@chandleraz.gov America/Phoenix public
Ashli St. Armant

Learn how artists are using storytelling to preserve histories and build communities!

Chandler Center for the Arts and Chandler Museum present How We Tell Stories: A Local Artists Panel Event. Meet local artists and join the conversation as we amplify the voices of our local storytellers through a discussion on the critical role this global, millennia-old role plays both in preserving history and building communities.

Reserve Your Spot

Panelists

Ashli St. Armant

Ashli St. Armant aka Jazzy Ash is a celebrated vocalist, author, composer and arts educator.

She tours with her band, Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards, performing jazz for intergenerational audiences for over a decade. Together they have performed at numerous venues , including Lincoln Center, The Ford, and NBC Studios; have produced seven albums; and have been featured by NPR and LA Times.

Her literary and theatrical works include the critically acclaimed, nationally touring production, NORTH: The Musical and the Viva Durant Mystery Series, including bestseller Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons, with a 4.6 rating and over 11,000 reviews.

AJ Odneal

AJ Odneal is a Phoenix-based indie folk singer-songwriter influenced by pop and jazz. A multi-instrumentalist, she brings her songs to life with guitar, ukulele, and banjo, crafting music that is both uplifting and introspective.

Known for her vibrant energy and heartfelt performances, AJ radiates a deep love for her local arts community—championing fellow creatives, vendors, and organizations.

Her original music ranges from bright and cheerful to dreamy and contemplative, each song reflecting the pure joy she finds in her craft.

Miguel Angel Godoy

Miguel Angel Godoy is a Chicano artist and Residential Art Faculty at Estrella Mountain Community College.

A first generation college graduate, he earned his BFA from Columbus State University and his MFA in Painting and Drawing from Arizona State University. He creates large scale public art that blends digital design, traditional painting, and collaborative mural techniques.

Influenced by lowrider culture and decades of involvement in Hip Hop, including graffiti and breaking, his practice centers on identity, cultural memory, and collective storytelling.

His work has led to major public commissions and national collaborations that bring culture and place into shared spaces.

Sonja Camille

 
Sonja Camille is a playwright and director. She's a Chicago native who has written and directed many plays, including "Secrets, Lies, and Green Tea" and "Whispers of Freedom".
 
Her most recent work, "El Dorado's Gold" will be produced by ASU Kerr and The Bridge Initiative in May. She's currently the Branch Operations Supervisor for the Mesa Public Library.