Caroline Bernier-Dionne - Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.81
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Caroline Bernier-Dionne – Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.81

Shenea Stiletto
Caroline Bernier-Dionne
On this episode of the Circuspreneur podcast, host ⁠ Shenea Stiletto interviews actress and puppeteer Caroline Bernier-Dionne. In 2018,  she had the opportunity to work with “⁠ ” , where she combined her skills as a puppeteer and figure skater for their new touring ice show called “Axel”. She was also selected to perform the role of “Scooby-Doo” by performing with a giant puppet for the filmed version of the musical “Scooby-Doo! and the legend of Eldorado” by “Warner Brother” and “MonLove”.

Caroline Bernier-Dionne recently joined in April 2024 the cast of the “Cirque du Soleil” show called “Drawn to Life”  in collaboration with ⁠ in Orlando, Florida. She had the opportunity to be selected to play one of the main characters of the show as a giant puppeteer. Caroline also coaches other performers from the show to better their puppetry skills as she is the official puppetry coach for the whole crew. She is also the host the ⁠ Puppet podcast, and co-author with husband Eli, of the artist self help book Living From Your Art, which is practical business advice to help artists get the work they want.

Shenea Stiletto
Acrobat, Podcaster, Circus Artist, Handstand Instructor -United States
Shenea Stiletto (Shenea Booth) is a two-time World Champion Gold Medalist in Acrobatic gymnastics, a USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, and World Acrobatic Society Inductee. Her career includes a decade of collaborations with Cirque Du Soleil including the coveted hand balancing role as "The Promise" in Varekai, becoming the first-ever African American female soloist to play a lead character in a Cirque Du Soleil production.
Shenea was also a finalist on America’s Got Talent and has continued to be a featured artist with prominent circus entertainment companies worldwide.

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Shenea Stiletto

Shenea Stiletto (Shenea Booth) is a two-time World Champion Gold Medalist in Acrobatic gymnastics, a USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, and World Acrobatic Society Inductee. Her career includes a decade of collaborations with Cirque Du Soleil including the coveted hand balancing role as "The Promise" in Varekai, becoming the first-ever African American female soloist to play a lead character in a Cirque Du Soleil production. Shenea was also a finalist on America’s Got Talent and has continued to be a featured artist with prominent circus entertainment companies worldwide.