Human BeatBox Yuri Lane

Yuri Lane is a one man sound machine technique takes the audience on a hip hop journey through the lives of Amir and Khalid using only his mouth and a microphone. Amir is an Israeli dj and delivery boy from Tel Aviv. Khalid is an internet café ower from Ramallah. Their lives intertwine when they meet at a checkpoint in this modern retellingof Jacob and Esau. Set against the backdrop of ongoing violence in Israel, Lane’s piece asks for peace, understanding and coexistence in a unique beatbox style that has captivated thousands in New York, Detroit, San Francisco, Los Angeles and now in Chicago. Yuri also teaches biblio-drama, beatbox lessons and shows for young audiences on Jewish themes. An engaging entertainer for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

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Booking and performance inquiries: hebehop@j-arts.org