An Evening of Unity Hosted by Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian

Join Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian for her initiative, ‘An Evening of Unity,’ at the iconic Saban Theatre on Thursday, March 5, 2026. RSVP required. 

PERFORMERS/ARTISTS

• Bia Borinn: Actress, Dancer, Storyteller

Bia Borinn is a highly trained Brazilian actress based in Los Angeles and São Paulo, known for her roles in Música, Experimentos Extraordinários, Romance.38, among others. Additionally, Bia's skills as an actress have made her a sought-after TV presenter. Overall, her diverse experience makes her a talented and versatile actress with a unique approach to her craft. Beyond her acting career, Bia is also the co-founder of Brazilian Play and Learn, an initiative that teaches Portuguese as a heritage language to first-generation Americans. 

• Tehran Von Ghasri: Comedian

Tehran Von Ghasri is one of the hottest rising stars on the Los Angeles stand-up comedy scene today. Named “Tehran”, the capital of Iran, by his parents as a nod to his ethnic heritage, Tehran was born to a Muslim Iranian immigrant father and a Jewish African American mother. His diverse background is reflected in his humour and distinguished viewpoint, his comedy is as international and culturally diverse as he is. Known as simply “Tehran”, Tehran is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor, personality, host, and social activist but there is nothing simple about him. Being able to relate to all walks of life, Tehran is armed with double undergrad degrees in International Politics and Communications, a Masters in Economics, and a law degree. Tehran combines his education with real life experience, intersectional perspective, and universal charm to bring laughter, awareness, and social commentary to life on stage for all. Netflix Is A Joke named Tehran a top comedian to watch and “a perfect mixture of Dave Chappelle meets Maz Jobrani” on stage and a true social warrior off stage. 

• Yajing Kang: Pianist, Conductor & Interdisciplinary Artist

Yajing Kang is a Los Angeles–based pianist, conductor, and interdisciplinary artist whose work explores the relationship between sound, narrative, and performance. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance at USC Thornton School of Music.

Beyond the piano, Kang is also engaged in conducting and cross-media creation, with her creative work recognized in award-winning music-theatre and media projects in China. In 2026, she founded En Dialogue, a music and culture series dedicated to treating performance as a form of dialogue, between artists and audiences, across cultures, and between tradition and contemporary perspectives. As part of An Evening of Unity, she continues her commitment to using music to connect communities, encourage understanding, and build shared cultural spaces.

• Abiodun Koya: Classical & Operatic Singer

Abiodun Koya is a Nigerian classically trained soprano, poet, and humanitarian who has performed for U.S. Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush at the White House. Recognized for her artistic excellence and visionary leadership, she bridges Africa and the diaspora through music and diplomatic engagement, elevating African culture on global stages especially in the Los Angeles area. Through her nonprofit, she mentors at-risk children in Sub-Saharan Africa and the U.S. through her Music Literacy Program. In Nigeria, she supports female inmates by visiting prisons with music, encouragement, and resources, raising funds with Coca Cola Nigeria to help them start small businesses upon release.

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