Honoring the Dead from the Old Pioneer Cemetery
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Elke Hautala is a filmmaker, performer, and visual anthropologist based in Seattle with a passion for connecting the public to history through documentary film, performance, and immersive storytelling. An identical twin and classically trained vocalist with a three-octave range, she has worked as an actress, singer-songwriter, and tour guide before transitioning to documentary filmmaking and academic research.
Cari Simson is an environmental consultant and creative mixed media artist, catalyst and producer who co-founded Invisible Histories with Elke Hautala. The project uses arts-based research and performance to visually and viscerally connect the public to hidden local histories, including the Potter's Field podcast and immersive historical experiences.
