Articles by Shantelle Canzanese

About Shantelle Canzanese

Shantelle Canzanese was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. She currently writes for the Toronto Guardian and values the freedom and creativity it allows. She loves connecting with people and getting the opportunity to tell their story. She's also a personal development coach and passionate about DIY and design. You can learn more about her at www.shantellecanzanese.com

“A Day in the Life” with: Toronto Interdisciplinary Artist Lyla Rye

March 26, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Themes of childhood, nature, and spatial perception resonate in the work of Lyla Rye. Often site-specific, there’s a journey to […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Abhi Pamnani

March 20, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Abhi Pamnani is a Toronto comedian who began his comedy journey in 2022 after being inspired by a Russell Howard […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Brandyn Neto

March 6, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Brandyn Neto is a Pickering comedian who had his start by going to open mic nights. He quickly fell in […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Toronto Composer Aline Homzy

February 26, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

As a longtime collaborator & close friend, I’ve always felt a magnetic pull towards violinist-composer Aline Homzy. Her dynamism and […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto-based Comedian Gerry Hodges

February 20, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Gerry Hodges is a Toronto-based comedian who began his comedy career after meeting Paul Ash at Ginger’s Tavern, where he […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Kristin Doucet

February 6, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Meet Kristin Doucet, a fresh face in the Toronto comedy scene who proves it’s never too late to follow your […]

“A Day in The Life” with: Toronto Visual Artist Eva Lewarne

February 5, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Eva Lewarne is a Canadian visual artist, painter, and photographer originally from Poland. Based in Toronto, she is a graduate […]

Five Minutes With: Toronto Pop Singer-Songwriter Selena Villa

January 31, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Selena Villa is a 15-year-old singer, songwriter, and musician recording in the genre of Pop. She was born and raised […]