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World Acrobatics Society with Rich Kenney- Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.84

On this episode of the Circuspreneurpodcast , host Shenea Stiletto ​⁠ (WAS Hall of Fame inductee 2011), interviews Vice President of the World Acrobatics Society  (WAS) Rich Kenney. Rich has held the position of 2nd Vice President for the World Acrobatics Society since 2019. In this capacity, he is the Chair of the Nominations Committee and oversees the activities of the following Committees: International Relations, Membership, Marketing/Public Relations, Long-Range Planning, and the Gallery of Legends.

To date, 328 individuals from around the world have been inducted into the World Acrobatics Society Hall of Fame. These outstanding individuals have been selected for their excellence in their specific disciplines, with many continuing to stay involved in a professional and exemplary manner. In addition, they have contributed to society and the growth of acrobatics on a national and worldwide basis.

World Acrobatics Society 2024 inductees include John Heiney, Dian Nissen, Eva Rucka, Michael Hixon, David Jacobs, Hardy Fink, The Flying Caballero family, David Black, and Vladimir Artmemov.

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.