Aviva Pressman​ (Rita La Porta) is an actor, singer, clown, visual artist, and medical educator based in Los Angeles. They have performed everywhere from Madison Square Garden to Disney Concert Hall to South Coast Repertory to 2ndStage and have numerous awards and nominations for their work. Aviva’s solo show, DEADLIFT, has been produced in Los Angeles and Philadelphia to rave reviews and is a unique blend of storytelling and live visual art creation. In addition to theater, their voice can be heard in animes and series’, in commercials, on television, radio, and podcasts, and even in a toy you might have around the house. This one is for dad, who introduced me to this show and tried so hard to make me wear my glasses.