Anjali Bhimani

June 4, 2020

Anjali was born in Cleveland, OH and raised in Orange County, CA, by Drs. Ela and Bharat Bhimani. After performing in school and community theatre for most of her young life, she went on to earn a degree in theatre from Northwestern University’s highly acclaimed theatre school, with a certificate in musical theatre. After leaving Northwestern, she went on to perform at several regional theatre companies including the Goodman, the Lookingglass Theatre Company, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and others and to collaborate extensively with director Mary Zimmerman, eventually moving to New York when Mary’s Metamorphoses moved to Second Stage off-Broadway and Circle in the Square on Broadway, earning the play a Tony nomination for Best Play. Anjali continued performing on Broadway when she joined the cast of...

Jason A. Kiss

by jasmine

December 29, 2016

Jason A. Kiss, Psy.D., is a Staff Psychologist at the Boys Town Nevada Behavioral Health Clinic in Las Vegas. A licensed psychologist specializing in issues related to diversity, Dr. Kiss works with children and adolescents who are facing challenges in the areas of assertiveness, shyness and social anxiety, identity development and interpersonal relationships. He also has conducted trainings for professionals on issues to consider when working with members of the LGBT+ community. Dr. Kiss earned his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. He completed a doctoral internship in the University Counseling Center at California State University, Northridge, and completed his post-doctorate hours at BHcare in Ansonia, Connecticut, a community mental health center. There,...

James Perla

by jasmine

December 29, 2016

Are you ready to feel absolutely super? Join James Perlas, a spin-instructor and trainer at "ZING Fitness" in Tenafly, NJ, for a digital workout here at Casa Con! A long-time fan of superheroes, cons, and cosplay - James is no stranger to the world of tights and secret identities. Having performed with Disney Cruise Lines, and on various stages in New Jersey, some of his favorite credits include "Hunger Games: The Parody Musical" and "Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" (where he played a certain giant tool). James believes a good workout is one that is accessible, challenging, and most importantly: rewarding. No matter what your level of fitness, today's workout is about making you feel like a real hero. You can currently...