<p dir="auto">In the latest episode, we talk to a circus power couple. He is a professional juggler, a AGT finalist, a family man, and proud Ukrainian. His wife, a world famous Mongolian contortionist. Viktor Kee and Ulzii Mergen talk about their experiences in the spotlight, her harrowing journey from war-torn Ukraine and their hopes for their new lives in Chicago.</p> <p>The podcast will continue on a monthly basis where we'll give you an inside look at the arts & culture scene around the Chicagoland area.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Thanks to Victor Kee, Ulzii Mergen, Broadway In Chicago, America's Got Talent, Cirque de Sole, Moulin Rouge and Cabaret Zazou "Luminaree" for their contribution to this month's episode. </p> <p>Keep tabs on where Kee and Mergen are in the world:</p> <p>-Viktor Kee: <a href="http://www.viktorkeefoundation.com/">Website</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/viktorkee/?hl=en">Insta</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/viktorkee">Twitter</a></p> <p>-Ulzii Mergen: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ulziikee/?hl=en">Insta</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsL7U-bApiQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UMergen/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://cyrkulacje.eu/en/masterclass/ulziibuyan-mergen-flexibility-contortion-handstand/">Masterclass</a></p> <p>And check out their show: <a href="https://cabaretzazou.com/">Cabaret Zazou</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/">Broadway in Chicago</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p>Have an arts/culture/entertainment idea for us to cover in an upcoming Backstage episode? Tweet <a href="https://twitter.com/Lisa_Fielding">@Lisa_Fielding</a></p>
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