Who We Are...
Hi, I'm Lisa Cirincione,
Founder of Your Story for Change
Hello, Ciao, Merhaba, Konnichiwa, Salaam, Hola, Privet, Bonjour!
I’m Lisa! Coach, Director and Actress: Over 15 years of experience at helping you and your team tell your untold stories with impact and confidence. Produce the results you want for your organization, your career, your life.
Coaching & Development
Transformative Personal Story Coaching
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A hybrid of presentation skills + inner self reflection work.
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Learn to use your vulnerability as your strength.
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Connect with others and in front of an audience in a truly authentic way​.
Transformation & Healing
Storytelling builds confidence, courage & heightens the healing process.
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Shared experiences validate and empower both subject and audience.
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Heightened healing happens when we face difficult experiences.
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Build community and powerful interpersonal bonds​ by creating common ground.
Clients & Mission
We drive important conversations through the power of stories across the globe
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From China, Ukraine, Brazil, Turkey, Central America, Japan, Iran, Belarus, Europe, Afghanistan, India, Russia, Africa and all over the United States, we help you tell your story in a truly impactful and transformative way.​
B.F.A. in Acting
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting, USC
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Training for the stage and screen with ​emphasis on Theatre as Activism.
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Training & work at the British American Drama Academy,​ London & Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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Member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.
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Post Graduate Training at The Imagined Life, Stan Kirsch Studios and Tisch School of the Arts.
Teaching Certification
The American Institute
Florence, Italy
Certification to Teach English as a Foreign Language
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EFL Certification with a specialization in teaching pronunciation & the Standard American Accent.
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15 years hands on teaching experience abroad for diplomats, business professionals & artists.
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Teacher at The American Institute, UCLA Extension & English Language Center, Los Angeles.
Acting & Residency
15+ Years Acting,
Directing & Curating
Acting, Directing & Curating
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Artist in Residence at The Braid (formerly Jewish Women’s Theatre) as both actress and director.
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Turkish Women’s Initiative: Directed, curated and produced "Stories of Courage."
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Recent TV & Film: FOX's 9-1-1, L.A.’s Finest and on Direct TV in the indie film Porcupine.​
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Directed and produced a series of children's plays in both English and Italian in Florence, Italy.
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LA WEEKLY and LA Drama Critics Circle Award Nominee.
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Coaching & Leadership
Scherer Leadership Center
Coaching & Leadership Development
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Training in leadership and personal development with coach and mentor, John Scherer.
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Completion of Executive Development Intensive through Scherer Leadership Center.
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Training to facilitate personal leadership discovery for individuals and teams.
Personal & Passionate
Global Experience,
Language, Family
Passionate & Compassionate Focus
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Fluent in both Italian and Spanish.
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Lived in Italy and The U.K., work and life experience abroad.
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Close and committed relationship with international clients with a deep understanding of the immigrant experience.
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Close and dedicated bonds to family, Jewish & Italian, in The U.S. and abroad.
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Wife and mama to two beautiful babes.
Get In Touch
We'd Love To Hear From You & Help You Tell Your Story
