In the latest episode, we talk to a circus power couple. He is a professional juggler, a AGT finalist, a family man, and proud Ukrainian. His wife, a world famous Mongolian contortionist. Viktor Kee and Ulzii Mergen talk about their experiences in the spotlight, her harrowing journey from war-torn Ukraine and their hopes for their new lives in Chicago.

The podcast will continue on a monthly basis where we'll give you an inside look at the arts & culture scene around the Chicagoland area.

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Thanks to Victor Kee, Ulzii Mergen, Broadway In Chicago, America's Got Talent, Cirque de Sole, Moulin Rouge and Cabaret Zazou "Luminaree" for their contribution to this month's episode. 

Keep tabs on where Kee and Mergen are in the world:

-Viktor Kee: Website, Insta, Twitter

-Ulzii Mergen: Insta, YouTube, Facebook, Masterclass

And check out their show: Cabaret Zazou, Broadway in Chicago

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Have an arts/culture/entertainment idea for us to cover in an upcoming Backstage episode? Tweet @Lisa_Fielding

In the latest episode, we talk to a circus power couple. He is a professional juggler, a AGT finalist, a family man, and proud Ukrainian. His wife, a world famous Mongolian contortionist. Viktor Kee and Ulzii Mergen talk about their experiences in the spotlight, her harrowing journey from war-torn Ukraine and their hopes for their new lives in Chicago.
The podcast will continue on a monthly basis where we'll give you an inside look at the arts &amp; culture scene around the Chicagoland area.
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Thanks to Victor Kee, Ulzii Mergen, Broadway In Chicago, America's Got Talent, Cirque de Sole, Moulin Rouge and Cabaret Zazou "Luminaree" for their contribution to this month's episode. 
Keep tabs on where Kee and Mergen are in the world:
-Viktor Kee: <a href="http://www.viktorkeefoundation.com/">Website</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/viktorkee/?hl=en">Insta</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/viktorkee">Twitter</a>
-Ulzii Mergen: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ulziikee/?hl=en">Insta</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsL7U-bApiQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UMergen/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://cyrkulacje.eu/en/masterclass/ulziibuyan-mergen-flexibility-contortion-handstand/">Masterclass</a>
And check out their show: <a href="https://cabaretzazou.com/">Cabaret Zazou</a>, <a href="https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/">Broadway in Chicago</a>
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Have an arts/culture/entertainment idea for us to cover in an upcoming Backstage episode? Tweet <a href="https://twitter.com/Lisa_Fielding">@Lisa_Fielding</a>

Join WBBM’s Lisa Fielding for Backstage Chicago. Lisa takes you behind the curtain with entertainment insiders. She’ll get a first look at pre-Broadway rehearsals, explore the latest art exhibitions, talk to the artists and creators who are finally back to work, and experience Chicago’s long-awaited return to live, in-person performances. Listen to new episodes every Thursday.

Join WBBM&rsquo;s Lisa Fielding for Backstage Chicago. Lisa takes you behind the curtain with entertainment insiders. She&rsquo;ll get a first look at pre-Broadway rehearsals, explore the latest art exhibitions, talk to the artists and creators who are finally back to work, and experience Chicago&rsquo;s long-awaited return to live, in-person performances. Listen to new episodes every Thursday.

Backstage Chicago with Lisa Fielding

rom being an AGT finalist, a professional juggler, a family man, a proud Ukrainian and entertainer, Viktor Kee and his contortionist wife, Ulzii Mergen talk about their experiences in the spotlight.

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