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Carol Ann Manzi
Internationally acclaimed operatic soprano, warm, compassionate
and
inspirational speaker and thriver of a breast cancer diagnosis at
age
34, Ms. Manzi's presentations are not to be missed. She
moves others to
thriving well-being in the face of cancer and crisis, she
motivates
persons of all ages and backgrounds to persevere in the face of
all
obstacles, she lends her wit, warmth and wisdom to provide
presentations that never fail to rouse and move her audiences. Carol Ann
Manzi is a
must see and hear, as she offers her meltingly sweet renditions of
uplifting songs as a part of all of her speeches.
She will be published in Coping Magazine's April/May Issue. She is listed in National Cancer Survivors Day Roster of
illustrious speakers.
The Yale graduate has received numerous honors and awards for her
singing worldwide. She most recently appeared at New York's
Lincoln
Center, The Tanglewood and Banff Festivals, The Sarasota Opera,
Opera
Carolina, Greensboro Opera, Opera Santa Barbara, Eugene Opera,
Connecticut Opera and numerous concert halls around the country.
Manzi is a Reach to Recovery volunteer for the American Cancer
Society,
a pastoral care hospital visitor, a Regional Coordinator for the
Young
Survival Coalition and a partner in the Blue Veins Women's Welfare
and
Relief Organization in Pakistan. She has offered numerous
concerts and
recitals to benefit a variety of cancer and civic causes.
Manzi provides exciting presentations to musicians and
corporations in
addition to her cancer work, in an effort to motivate
persons to new
heights of dedication and perseverance. She offers highly
practical
advice to assist others in staying the course.
Manzi's comforting, motivational and uplifting brand of
speaking has
revved up thousands of race walkers before Race for the Cure,
Making
Strides and Relay for Life. She has helped raise thousands
of dollars from
corporate sponsors for such events and moved audiences of
patients, nurses and physicians to tears of hope and courage.
Both her
speaking and her singing have been described as expressive,
vibrant,
moving and full of warmth.
Manzi earned her Master of Music degree from the Yale
University School
of Music, her Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Connecticut
State
University with majors in languages and theatre and has won
prizes,
awards and scholarships worldwide for her academic and performance
excellence.
The rocky road that has been her journey to all of her
achievements
gives her the desire and passion for inspiring others. And
inspire, she
does, as her every standing ovation proves.
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