Harvard Gazette: A Fresh Take on Must See TV
Isabella Madrigal has a vision: storytelling that’s compelling, inspires better, more equitable world.
“Weaving together old family traditions of oral storytelling with modern mediums like screenwriting and acting is a skill Madrigal ’24, an English concentrator with a psychology secondary, has honed for many years.”
Publications
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100 Inspiring Young Changemakers
The fifth volume of the best-selling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers, shines a spotlight on extraordinary young women who are making their mark on the world today. Isabella Madrigal is featured for her work as a playwright and actress.
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Dear Rebel
Trailblazing women share their best advice for the girls of today. Through letters, poems, essays, songs, and more, they tackle topics like overcoming obstacles, discovering passions, dreaming big, and fighting for change. Isabella Madrigal shares her essay on Indigenous Sisterhood.
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Dear Rebel Podcast
Isabella Madrigal reads a personal piece that was published in Dear Rebel: 125+ Women Share their Secrets to Taking on the World. Isabella tells us about loss and love, violence against Indigenous women, and the resilience and strength that can be found through connection.
Press
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Indian Country Today
Cahuilla teen to speak at United Nations October 11th on MMIWG play bringing awareness and healing through story.
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The Harvard Crimson
Artist Profile: Isabella Madrigal ‘24 on the Cahuilla Community and Multidisciplinary Creativity.
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Desert Sun
Meet the teen directing a play about missing and murdered Indigenous women.
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Center for Native American Youth
2020 Champion for Change Isabella Madrigal discusses National Awareness Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons.
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The Coke Scholars Ignite Podcast
Episode 4: Reclaiming the Indigenous Narrative.
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Center For Law and Social Policy
Young Women of Color Making History: Isabella Madrigal.
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Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program
The Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program is thrilled to announce this year’s winners of the Young Native Storytellers Contest.
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Ruperto Costo Medal
Isabella Madrigal is awarded the 2020 Rupert Costo Medal for her arts and advocacy efforts.
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Event-News Enterprise
National Gold Award Girl Scout Isabella Madrigal moderates virtual event with former First Lady Michelle Obama.
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The Division of Art and Humanities at Harvard
Menil and Her Heart wins the prestigious Hoopes Prize, intended to reward excellence in the work of Harvard undergraduates across disciplines.