Latin American stories, told live.

Carolina Quiroga, said KA-roh-LEE-na KEY-roh-ga

I’m a Colombian-American storyteller and performer. My shows for festivals, theaters and colleges explore myth, migration, language and belonging, with a lot of humor along the way.

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Carolina’s artistry is deeply rooted in her Colombian heritage, and her mission as an artist is to bring awareness to the richness and profound lessons embedded in Latin stories.

Erin Hallagan Clare, Founder, Story Parlor

Performances for
grown‑up audiences

Traditional tales from across Latin America, and original solo shows about building a life between two cultures. Performed in English or bilingually.

Stories from the oral tradition

Colombia Mía

Creation, gold and mischief, from Serankwa and El Dorado to El Hombre Caimán.

Fox Cities Book Festival, 2024

Stories from the oral tradition

From Xibalba to the Moon

Maya hero twins, the moon goddess Ixchel and the haunting magic of La Tatuana.

Featured on The Apple Seed podcast

Original solo show

Cultured Shocked

Landing in Tennessee, decoding Southern English, and what a biscuit can teach you about belonging.

Now booking for 2027

Original solo show

You Speak Very Good English!

Poetry, story and humor about false cognates and the things that get lost in translation.

Asheville Fringe Arts Festival, 2025

STAGES I’VE SHARED STORIES ON

Fox Cities Book Festival • Asheville Fringe Arts Festival • Story Parlor
Newburgh Fringe • The Apple Seed

Carolina Quiroga performing with a microphone

Born in Cali.
Telling stories in Kansas.

I bring Latin American stories, history and lived experience to the stage. Stories help us laugh, question and connect across cultures and generations. That’s what every performance is for.

Born and raised in Cali, Colombia
Storyteller, performer, podcaster and writer
Host of Tres Cuentos, the Latin American literature podcast
Yes, I have two last names. My bank still doesn’t get it.

NEXT PERFORMANCE

Newburgh Fringe Festival

October 16–18, 2026. Newburgh, New York.

Bring a story to
your next festival.

Festivals, theaters, conferences, colleges and libraries. Tell me about your event and I’ll suggest the show that fits your audience.

Based in Manhattan, Kansas. Performing across Kansas, Missouri and nationwide.