Gio Quezada

Saturday, March 28th, 3pm—“Breaking Free”
The Suitcase (La Maleta)
An immigrant confronts language barriers, menial jobs, discrimination, and culture shock as she grapples with feelings of disorientation, anxiety, and ultimately seeks solace in therapy.

Gio Quezada was born in Lima, Peru, and from a young age, she displayed a deep interest and passion for theatre, dance, and writing. This early fascination with the performing arts led her to pursue a career in drama education at the National School of Dramatic Arts in Peru. After graduating, she took on the role of director for the theater cast at the Technology University of Peru (UTP), where she wrote and directed plays including “Whores,” “Christmas Miracles,” and “Victims of Victims.” In pursuit of her acting career, Gio Quezada moved to Orlando, participating in films such as “World of Wolves” and “Before the World Was Big,” and performing in “The House of Bernarda Alba.” She collaborated with Teatro de la Florida Central, Mad Cow Theatre Company, and Open Scene. She founded Carpe Diem Performing Arts and wrote “LA Maleta,” highlighting the resilience of the immigrant community in the United States.