Emerson Kafarowski (she/they) is a Lighting Designer and Multidisciplinary Artist based in Tkaronto, Canada. A graduate of the Toronto Metropolitan University Performance Production + Design program, they’ve worked on projects and performances in dance, theatre, opera, and live music. Dedicated to life-long learning, Emerson gravitates towards projects that explore the intricacies of different human experiences, in which voices of the past and present are uplifted. In addition to Lighting Design, Emerson works as a touring Technical and Lighting Director, and has travelled across Canada, the U.S.A, and Europe. She has had the pleasure of working with many inspiring artists and companies, including BoucharDanse, Citadel + Compagnie, Fall For Dance North Festival, MOCA Toronto, Naishi Wang, Soulpepper Theatre Company, Stratford Festival, Toronto Dance Theatre, and Venusfest.