Upasna Barath
North Central College – BA in Theatre & Economics
Experience: Researching activism against honor killings in Tamil Nadu, India; Writing a one-act play and being selected as a runner-up for the Judith Barlow Prize.
Ideal Job in 10 Years: Executive Producer.
What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern? The interdisciplinary nature of the program.
Favorite (song/movie/show/festival/exhibition … )? Show(s): The Oa, Sharp Objects, Barry; Favorite movie(s): Room, Moonrise Kingdom, Good Will Hunting, Kill Bill, Lady Bird, Little Miss Sunshine, Lost in Translation, She’s Gotta Have It.
What are you most looking forwards to about the MSLCE program? The Organizational Processes in Creative Enterprises course, Speaker Series, and pursuing an internship.
What is your favorite Chicago landmark/attraction, or what are you most excited to visit? The Art Institute.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Amsterdam.
Where are you from? Memphis, TN.