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Claire Ness

Claire Ness grew up in Whitehorse, then studied Comedy Writing and Performance at Humber College in Toronto, and Circus Training at École Nationale de Cirque in Montréal.

Claire is a prolific songwriter in a variety of genres: blues, country, folk, jazz, children’s, musical theatre, francophone, and comedy. Her album “Broccoli Farm” won a Canadian Folk Music Award and a Western Canadian Music Award. 

Claire is the Founding Artistic Director of the Yukon Circus Society and loves to bring circus camps and workshops across the Yukon. She recently won the Yukon 125 Medal for her outstanding dedication and remarkable contributions to the Yukon community.