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Kamari " Rain. " Parham-Ivra is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, actress, and storyteller.Kamari Rain’s family home is in Belize, and the summers she spent there have shaped the way she sees the world—broadening her understanding of life, cultural differences, and music. Growing up in a family of musicians and entertainers meant she was immersed in the fundamentals of music creation from an early age, witnessing firsthand what it truly means to be an artist. “Spending hours in the studio with my family watching and learning not only sparked my own interest in making music but also inspired her to understand the business side of the industry.”
Even at around ten years old, Kamari knew the stage felt like home. Over time, she realized that performing is less about personal spotlight and more about connecting with the audience—an insight that continues to shape the stories she aims to tell through music. Her creativity extends far beyond performance; acting, singing, dancing, and filmmaking helped her discover a love for scriptwriting, songwriting, and poetry. Storytelling quickly became her most authentic form of expression, a place where her imagination thrives. She has used these art forms to amplify the social justice causes she cares deeply about.
Kamari was always active in the arts and in leadership roles. As President of the Black Student Union, she organized Black History Month events, showcases, and programs that helped shift the narrative for Black students at a predominantly white institution. Recognizing a need for unity on campus after racial tensions arose, she worked urgently to create productions that built community and encouraged understanding. For the annual Black History Month production, she collaborated with the school’s VAPA department to promote equality and inclusion through the arts. She went on to study Music Business as an undergraduate at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, she is committed to developing her artistic voice while working to make a meaningful impact on her community.
Beyond her work in Los Angeles, Kamari also found a way to create change in her hometown of Belize. In 2021, guided by her family and motivated by the loss of a close cousin to gun violence, she founded “Alliance FidiYute.” What began as a vision to address gun violence evolved into a program that uses the arts as a tool for empowerment. Understanding that violence often stems from a lack of support and education, she visited primary and high schools across Belize, promoting unity while distributing school supplies and books. The program is now developing after-school enrichment opportunities focused on academics, sports, and the arts—opening pathways to success for young people throughout Belize.
Kamari Rain’s family home is in Belize, and the summers she spent there have shaped the way she sees the world—broadening her understanding of life, cultural differences, and music. Growing up in a family of musicians and entertainers meant she was immersed in the fundamentals of music creation from an early age, witnessing firsthand what it truly means to be an artist. “Spending hours in the studio with my family watching and learning not only sparked my own interest in making music but also inspired her to understand the business side of the industry.”
Even at around ten years old, Kamari knew the stage felt like home. Over time, she realized that performing is less about personal spotlight and more about connecting with the audience—an insight that continues to shape the stories she aims to tell through music. Her creativity extends far beyond performance; acting, singing, dancing, and filmmaking helped her discover a love for scriptwriting, songwriting, and poetry. Storytelling quickly became her most authentic form of expression, a place where her imagination thrives. She has used these art forms to amplify the social justice causes she cares deeply about.
Kamari was always active in the arts and in leadership roles. As President of the Black Student Union, she organized Black History Month events, showcases, and programs that helped shift the narrative for Black students at a predominantly white institution. Recognizing a need for unity on campus after racial tensions arose, she worked urgently to create productions that built community and encouraged understanding. For the annual Black History Month production, she collaborated with the school’s VAPA department to promote equality and inclusion through the arts. She went on to study Music Business as an undergraduate at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, she is committed to developing her artistic voice while working to make a meaningful impact on her community.
Beyond her work in Los Angeles, Kamari also found a way to create change in her hometown of Belize. In 2021, guided by her family and motivated by the loss of a close cousin to gun violence, she founded “Alliance FidiYute.” What began as a vision to address gun violence evolved into a program that uses the arts as a tool for empowerment. Understanding that violence often stems from a lack of support and education, she visited primary and high schools across Belize, promoting unity while distributing school supplies and books. The program is now developing after-school enrichment opportunities focused on academics, sports, and the arts—opening pathways to success for young people throughout Belize.
Kamari " Rain. " Parham-Ivra is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, actress, and storyteller.Kamari Rain’s family home is in Belize, and the summers she spent there have shaped the way she sees the world—broadening her understanding of life, cultural differences, and music. Growing up in a family of musicians and entertainers meant she was immersed in the fundamentals of music creation from an early age, witnessing firsthand what it truly means to be an artist. “Spending hours in the studio with my family watching and learning not only sparked my own interest in making music but also inspired her to understand the business side of the industry.”
Even at around ten years old, Kamari knew the stage felt like home. Over time, she realized that performing is less about personal spotlight and more about connecting with the audience—an insight that continues to shape the stories she aims to tell through music. Her creativity extends far beyond performance; acting, singing, dancing, and filmmaking helped her discover a love for scriptwriting, songwriting, and poetry. Storytelling quickly became her most authentic form of expression, a place where her imagination thrives. She has used these art forms to amplify the social justice causes she cares deeply about.
Kamari was always active in the arts and in leadership roles. As President of the Black Student Union, she organized Black History Month events, showcases, and programs that helped shift the narrative for Black students at a predominantly white institution. Recognizing a need for unity on campus after racial tensions arose, she worked urgently to create productions that built community and encouraged understanding. For the annual Black History Month production, she collaborated with the school’s VAPA department to promote equality and inclusion through the arts. She went on to study Music Business as an undergraduate at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, she is committed to developing her artistic voice while working to make a meaningful impact on her community.
Beyond her work in Los Angeles, Kamari also found a way to create change in her hometown of Belize. In 2021, guided by her family and motivated by the loss of a close cousin to gun violence, she founded “Alliance FidiYute.” What began as a vision to address gun violence evolved into a program that uses the arts as a tool for empowerment. Understanding that violence often stems from a lack of support and education, she visited primary and high schools across Belize, promoting unity while distributing school supplies and books. The program is now developing after-school enrichment opportunities focused on academics, sports, and the arts—opening pathways to success for young people throughout Belize.
