Claudia Chan Tak is a multidisciplinary artist trained in visual arts (Concordia, Bachelor’s degree with distinction, 2009) and contemporary dance (UQAM, Bachelor’s degree, 2012, and Master’s degree, 2017). She is recognized for her work as a choreographer and performer, as well as for her community and curatorial work, which was recognized with the Prix de la danse Envol in 2022. Her creations have been seen on several stages in Quebec and internationally. In recognition of the quality of her artistic work, she received the Kesar Grant in 2025, the Prix Mécènes investis pour les arts in 2018, and the Prix William Douglas in 2015. The themes addressed in her projects are identity, immigration, family, and self-portraiture. In addition to participating in artistic juries and organizing numerous events, including the famous Open Mic Asiatiques, which she co-created with Rich Ly in 2023, she was a member of the Asian Coalition for an Emancipatory Future (La CARÉ), a group that was awarded the 2020-2021 Paul-Gérin Lajoie Diversity Award. She has also been an independent curator for several years and has been invited to collaborate closely with the Maison de la culture Parc-Extension and the Phénomena Festival.

Rich Ly is an artist and cultural entrepreneur of Chinese origin, born in Montreal. He first made a name for himself in the 2009 edition of Star Académie, where he had the privilege of sharing the stage with iconic artists such as Céline Dion and Bryan Adams. In 2014, he joined Jenifer’s team on The Voice France.

With a rich and diverse background in television, fashion, design, and of course music, Rich Ly has contributed to numerous creative projects, including four musicals (notably The Season) in collaboration with artist Socalled. Today, he is dedicated to developing innovative projects in cultural entrepreneurship, with the goal of highlighting the artistic talents of Montreal’s Asian communities while promoting and celebrating the richness of their cultural heritage.