Off Broadway dancer and singer Chris Ian Sanchez struggled with telling his parents that he is gay. But what he learned along that journey was to remain diverse and to trust himself. 

When he’s not performing, he mentors aspiring professional singers and dancers. Touring will commence following the pandemic. 

Joining in the conversation is his sister, surgeon, Dr. Lilibeth Sanchez.

He is Filipino and he has a term in Filipino language that he uses daily and that is “Bahala Na” which means whatever will be will be. Let it go. A practice that allowed him to become the positive person he is today.