Delicious Diversity: A Proud Celebration With Music, Legal Rights And A Sprinkle Of Kitchen Magic Every Nowhere Kitchen experience is different. From the theme to the speakers and right down to the ingredients used. Yes, that's right.. since you're bringing the ingredients.. our chef's get to work their magic with what you provide them.
What a unique culinary encounter!
Our conversation for this upcoming dinner will be celebrating diversity, equality and inclusion. We hope to share and exchange unique experiences/works/arts/activism that we’ve encountered, and what 2023 month's theme of Peace, Love, Revolution means to you.
Our speakers this month:
Andi
Founding director of Legal Dignity
feminist activist
Andi (she/her) is a feminist activist who has been advocating for gender equality and social justice for almost 10 years. She has special interest in the intersection of gender, religion and fundamental liberty issues. She also co-founded and occasionally writes on social justice topics in Bahasa Melayu for Jurnal Sang Pemula. She enjoys coffee and nature, ideally together.
Yaya
Spreadsheet enthusiast
Yaya (they/them) is a spreadsheet enthusiast, having worked in finance, auditing, and accounting since obtaining their ACCA degree from BPP University.
A staunch advocate for Malaysia’s queer community, Yaya started their work in the corporate world, witnessing the disparity between those in power and the marginalized.
Besides their commitment to equity, a good cup of coffee and capturing the beauty of nature with their camera also motivates them.
Faris
Writer
Faris is a writer and musician. He is a founding member of Shh…Diam! The band has toured extensively in more than 10 countries, sharing their message of love and terrible jokes.
As a writer, Faris has previously worked as a business journalist for The Malaysian Reserve and Focus Malaysia. He currently freelances; writing annual/sustainability reports and anything that needs words to pay the bills.
Cheryl Lee Yesudas
Producer
Human rights advocate
Cheryl is an advocate for human rights and freedom of expression while playing the bass for Shh...Diam! She works at ARTICLE 19 as the Asia Communications and has produced marketing videos for the likes of Google, MTV and TikTok.
Cheryl has organized many events and concerts in Malaysia, collaborating locally and internationally. She thinks it’s important that everyone has the space to party safely and would like to create that space in her free time.
Date: 17th June 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: temu house
Address: 49, Jalan 16/9e, Seksyen 16, 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor