Pari Ludin

cultural worker, writer, musician, singer
Pari Ludin

About

Pari Ludin singing

Pari (Bad Soden am Taunus, 1993) is a cultural worker, writer, musician, and singer based in Berlin with over a decade of experience in project management and arts facilitation. She holds a Bachelor of Music with a specialization in pedagogy from McMaster University (Hamilton, Canada, 2015) and a Graduate Certificate in Arts and Cultural Management from Humber College (Toronto, Canada, 2018).

With a clear vision for inclusive, postmigrant, and queer spaces, Pari creates transformative experiences where marginalized voices are heard. Most recently, within just one year, she developed and implemented a program that reached more than 500 LGBTQ+ people with migration and/or refugee experiences, creating creative and accessible spaces for expression and participation. She also brings a wide range of experience from Canada, where she led a national initiative that empowered over 17,000 youth to explore careers in film, working closely with schools, filmmakers, and industry partners across the country – bringing intercultural perspectives and expertise in scaling participatory initiatives. She has worked at the Goethe-Institut Toronto and the Goethe-Institut im Exil in Berlin, contributing to the design and implementation of arts and cultural events. In fall 2023, she moderated a panel at the fluctoplasma festival on "Afghanistan's Hidden Musical Treasures," and in October 2025, she will lead her own vocal workshop as part of the 3 C's Cohort by BIWOC* Rising in Kreuzberg.

Pari combines music, artistic practice, and strategic management, with expertise in partnership development, grant management, and the implementation of participatory programs in Berlin's independent arts scene. Throughout her career, she has embodied every role – as organizer, facilitator, and artist – fostering creativity and community for people who are often excluded from such spaces.

Projects and Art Management
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Art
Management

Queer Bridges Program Lead @ we are village (2024–2025, Berlin)

Project lead for serving and supporting LGBTQIA+ migrants and refugees, creative workshops and weekly events, reaching 500 participants; oversaw program design, facilitation, and outreach.

Freelance Event Management @ Goethe-Institut im Exil (2023, Berlin)

Managed artist affairs at the Afghanistan Festival, involving communication with guests regarding the schedule and points of contact for inquiries, artist assistance, as well as translation tasks in German-Farsi-English.

Program Manager @ REEL CANADA (2020–2023, Toronto)

Led a team of 8 coordinators for the execution of 600 nationwide career workshops reaching over 17,000 youth across Canada. Target audience: Marginalized groups, BIPOC and LGBTQ+. Managed all aspects of workshop planning, including booking industry guests, communicating with educators, maintaining schedules/calendars, and follow-up, and occasional facilitation.

Program Assistant @ Goethe-Institut Toronto (2019–2020, Toronto)

Assisted the curator in organizing events, from contacting artists and volunteers to handling marketing and PR, as well as tracking data and monitoring budgets. Also wrote a series of engaging and informative posts about hidden music gems from Germany on the Goethe-Institut's Custom Culture Blog.

Outreach & Events Assistant @ Toronto Arts Foundation (2018, Toronto)

Coordinated and executed production plans for the "Arts in the Parks" initiative, a program offering free, family-friendly arts events in parks across Toronto. Fostered strong relationships between the foundation and community organizations, enhancing local engagement and participation.

Facilitation and Workshops
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Workshops

Voice, Movement, and Rhythm Workshop (October 2025, Berlin)

As part of BIWOC* Rising's 3 C Cohort in fall of 2025, Pari will create and lead an interactive workshop exploring voice, movement, and rhythm in a supportive, playful space. Cultivating an environment for authentic self-expression, creativity, and connection, enabling participants to integrate personal discoveries through embodied artistic practice.

Afghanistan's Hidden Music Treasures Panel @ Fluctoplasma (October 2023, Hamburg)

Moderated a panel and facilitated discussions on Afghan music history, production, and preservation. Collaborated with academics, DJs, and cultural practitioners to make musical heritage accessible to the public.

Writing

Substack – @pianosandpomegranates

Musings on life and everything in between. Stay tuned!

Hair/Haare: An Anthology by Women* Writing Berlin Lab e.V. & Picture Show Press (2023)

Contributed a piece titled "Hairy Fairy" to a collaborative community publication about the horrors and healing of our relationship with hair. The publication is available to purchase with a minimum 5€ donation.

Goethe-Institut: Custom Culture Blog (2020)

Wrote a series of three blogs highlighting overlooked German composers, uncovering hidden gems in German music history. (Website was taken down October 2025, but 3 pieces are available here as PDF: on Felix Draeseke, Rudi Stephan, and Julius Reubke)

Upcoming Events

Friday, Oct 24 – Voice, Music, Rhythm Workshop - BIWOC* Rising 3 C's Cohort

(registration required through BIWOC* Rising)

Work with me ☺

I'd love to collaborate with you!

Get in touch at hellopariludin@gmail.com to
talk about ideas, availability, and next steps.

Pari Ludin at piano