Behnaz Arzani

During Covid I started to participate in storytelling events and shows. I frequently tell stories at Fresh Ground Stories in Seattle and recorded a story with two of my good friends for the UNESCO day of peace which you can see here (opens in new tab).

I also am an active member of an Iranian non-profit: Alefba: (opens in new tab) I help run their storytelling shows and am a co-editor of the Alefba Magazine. I am also an active member of the youth, heritage, and Kankosh committees.

I am taking painting classes. Here is a sample of my work:

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I play the Santour which is an Iranian musical instrument. If you like to hear what it sounds like here is a link. (opens in new tab)

I  wrote a short book when I was VERY young, here is a link. (opens in new tab)

I like to learn more about history. I’ve taken and highly recommend the following coursera courses:

Russian History: from Lenin to Putin (opens in new tab)

The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry (opens in new tab)

The French Revolution (opens in new tab)

Internet History, Technology, and Security (opens in new tab)

Writing in the sciences (opens in new tab)

I also like to read. Here (opens in new tab) is my goodreads page.