ABOUT ME

Raissa Avilés


Born in Switzerland.
Mother from Ticino and father from Mexico.
Three brothers.
Favorite cartoon: Lady Oscar.
First idol: Freddie Mercury.
Candy addicted.

Raissa Avilés


Born in Switzerland.
Mother from Ticino and father from Mexico.
Three brothers.
Favorite cartoon: Lady Oscar.
First idol: Freddie Mercury.
Candy addicted.

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As a singer, performer, and author, various paths in the world of performing arts and music have shaped my journey. Work as an interpreter intertwines with the creation of personal projects in the field of vocal performance.

The artistic project “LA MARIA” includes two shows: “Maybe a concert” and “La Maria, o la espeluznante seducción de una canción de amor” (The creepy seduction of a love song). These productions explore, deconstruct, and recompose the concept of a concert and the repertoire’s content.

Currently engaged in experimental research titled “JUST THINGS HAPPENING”, the focus lies on the vocal body and its relationship with ritual.

The voice fascinates me as an expression of the self, a testament to the existence of a body, and a tool for social cohesion and elaboration.

I’m currently part of the cast as a performer-singer in the show “U. (un canto)” by Alessandro Sciarroni.

Together with Sara Magon, work continues on two musical projects: “TEXTURAS” and “CHAVELA, el lamento del volcán”.

Since 2023, teaching voice at the Accademia Dimitri in Verscio (SUPSI) has become part of the professional journey.

Music

Latin American folklore holds a special place in my heart due to personal heritage. Most projects undertaken or collaborated on draw inspiration from this tradition or from the folklore of other regions worldwide.

The artistic project “LA MARIA” has also opened the door to sharing original compositions on stage.

As a singer and performer, I have performed, among others, at venues such as:

Triannale di Milano (IT) // le CENT-QUATRE, Paris (FR) // Auawirleben Theatre Festival, Bern (CH) // Auditorio Lleras, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotà (CO) // Teatro de Garaje, Bogotà (CO) // Opening of Alptransit tunnel, Pollegio (CH – worldwide streaming) // Festival Cully Classic, Cully (CH) // Festival Barna Sants, Barcelona (ES) // Auditorio del Escorxador, Elche (ES) // Festival, Jazz Club el Mussol, Alicante (ES) // Teatro Sociale Bellinzona (CH), Jazz Club La sportive, Genève (CH) // Odeon Brugg (CH), Origen Festival Riom (CH).

Main training

FUNCTIONAL VOICE TRAINING® by Javi Prieto: Teacher program.

ACCADEMIA DIMITRI – SUPSI. Verscio: MA in Physical Theater.

PROGRAMA DE TÉCNICA MEISNER DE JAVIER GALITO-CAVA (Barcelona): Certificate in Meisner technique.

MOVEO TEATRO (Barcelona): Diploma in Dramatic Corporeal Mime.