I am a master’s of Creative Industries student with a strong commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and community building in the performing arts. I draw on science communication, archaeology, and the performing arts to bridge gaps and help people recognise their abilities. I enjoy connecting with people, and I believe anything can be achieved with kindness and listening. I find peace at home with my cats and books, and I’m developing a Fringe Show for 2027. I bring experience as a public speaker and advocate for social justice through creative practice, using poetry, stand-up, improvisation, dance, and music to engage diverse communities and amplify marginalised voices.

Clara Santilli

I am a master’s of Creative Industries student with a strong commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and community building in the performing arts. I draw on science communication, archaeology, and the performing arts to bridge gaps and help people recognise their abilities. I enjoy connecting with people, and I believe anything can be achieved with kindness and listening. I find peace at home with my cats and books, and I’m developing a Fringe Show for 2027. I bring experience as a public speaker and advocate for social justice through creative practice, using poetry, stand-up, improvisation, dance, and music to engage diverse communities and amplify marginalised voices.

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I am a master’s of Creative Industries student with a strong commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and community building in the performing arts. I draw on science communication, archaeology, and the performing arts to bridge gaps and help people recognise their abilities. I enjoy connecting with people, and I believe anything can be achieved with kindness and listening. I find peace at home with my cats and books, and I’m developing a Fringe Show for 2027.

I bring experience as a public speaker and advocate for social justice through creative practice, using poetry, stand-up, improvisation, dance, and music to engage diverse communities and amplify marginalised voices.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Small independent arts media reviewer/accredited media at Adelaide Fringe Festival
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2026
Reviewed arts for the Adelaide Fringe, initially as the Lonely Archaeologist and later as Clara Reviews, building a body of accredited media content.
National Advisory Group Member at Autistic’s Guide to Adulthood (Autism SA)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Member of a national advisory group contributing lived experience to advocacy and program development for autistic adults.
Directing and Production Manager at Kym’s Variety Spectacular
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed and managed production for a variety show, coordinating artists and show elements.
Performer at Ellipsis Poetry / Collabaret / Tod Talks
January 1, 2025 - Present
Performer in multiple Fringe-related and spoken word projects, contributing to performances and collaborations.
Front of House at ImprovCity
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Front of House for improvised drama events, ensuring audience engagement and accessibility.
Communications Project Officer at Pint of Science
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Managed communications projects, coordinating outreach and public engagement.
Chief Reviewer at The Lonely Archaeologist (blog)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Lead reviewer for the blog, curating content on archaeology and related arts.
AAA Student Representative NEC at Australian Archaeological Association
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
National Executive Committee student representative coordinating policy and professional development.
Welcome/Orientation Ambassador at Flinders University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Welcome and orientation ambassador, assisting new students and presenting information during orientation periods.
Welcome Ambassador at Flinders University Student Experience Team
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Welcome ambassador supporting student experience activities.
Front of House at Gluttony (Basecamp at Illuminate Adelaide)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Front of House for Gluttony as part of Basecamp at Illuminate Adelaide festival.
Student Representative at Australian Archaeological Association – National Executive Committee
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Elected student representative on the national executive committee.
O’Guide at Flinders University Student Experience Team
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
O’Guide role to assist students through extended orientation program.
Mature Age Students Officer at Flinders University Student Association (FUSA)
January 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Officer supporting mature age students and their needs.
Rapid Enterprise Development Scheme participant at Flinders University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Trained as an expert in diverse and inclusive leadership solutions including consultancy, public speaking and leadership storytelling.
Gender, Sex and Sexualities Conference committee member at Adelaide University / Flinders University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Conference committee member for a cross-institution postgraduate conference.
General Council Member at Flinders University Student Association
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
General council member contributing to student representation and policy development.
Fieldwork with Operation Nightingale at United Kingdom
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Fieldwork for archaeology study, including accessibility and inclusion assessments of London cultural heritage institutions.
Fringe reviewer at Adelaide Fringe Festival
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Fringe reviewer for All Over Adelaide - Arts & Entertainment and personal interest in local arts.
Fringe reviewer / Blogger at The Lonely Archaeologist
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Fringe reviewer for blog content focusing on archaeology and arts.
Enabled Archaeology Foundation administrator at Enabled Archaeology Foundation
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Administrator/volunteer enabling inclusive archaeology and lived experiences.
National Archaeology Students Conference organizer at NASC
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Initiating and organizing NASC functions and networking opportunities for students.
Small independent arts media reviewer/accredited media at Adelaide Fringe Festival (Clara Reviews / The Lonely Archaeologist)
January 1, 2012 - Present
Reviewed arts and entertainment for the Adelaide Fringe, producing content as The Lonely Archaeologist and Clara Reviews.
Member, National Advisory Group to the Autistic’s Guide to Adulthood at Autism SA
January 1, 2026 - Present
Advisory role contributing to inclusive guidance for autistic adults.
Front of House at ImprovCity (Improvised Drama)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Front of house duties for improvised drama performances.
Chief Reviewer at The Lonely Archaeologist blog
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Led reviews and content for the blog.
Front of House at Gluttony as part of Basecamp at Illuminate Adelaide
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Front of house for Gluttony at Illuminate Adelaide.
Student Executive - AAA National Executive Committee at Australian Archaeological Association
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
National student representative on the AAA executive.
Participant at Rapid Enterprise Development Scheme
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Trained as an expert in diverse and inclusive leadership solutions including consultancy, public speaking, and leadership storytelling.
Conference Committee Member at Gender, Sex and Sexualities Conference (Flinders University)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Contributed to postgraduate conference organisation.
Fieldwork Lead / Researcher at Operation Nightingale, United Kingdom
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Assessed accessibility and inclusion strategies in UK cultural heritage institutions.
Fringe Reviewer at The Lonely Archaeologist Blog
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Fringe festival reviews for blog content.
Administrator / Volunteer at Enabled Archaeology Foundation
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Administrative support and outreach for inclusive archaeology programs.
Conference Convenor / Networking Facilitator at National Archaeology Students Conference
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Led student sessions and networking opportunities.
General Committee Member at Gender, Sex and Sexualities Conference (Adelaide University)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Organised multi-university postgraduate conference.

Education

Master of Creative Industries at University of Canberra
July 1, 2026 - April 27, 2026
Graduate Diploma of Archaeology & Cultural Heritage Management at Flinders University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (English) at University of New England
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Arts (English, Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology) at University of New England
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Archaeology at Flinders University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Study Abroad Exchange at University of Leicester
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Arts (Drama, English, French) at University of Newcastle
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Master of Creative Industries at University of Canberra
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026
Graduate Diploma of Archaeology & Cultural Heritage Management at Flinders University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (English) at University of New England
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor of Arts (English, Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology) at University of New England
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Study Abroad Exchange - Archaeology at University of Leicester
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Bachelor of Archaeology at Flinders University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Bachelor of Arts (Drama, English, French) at University of Newcastle
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

DV Alert - 2 Day for First Nations
January 1, 2023 - April 27, 2026
Police check
January 1, 2023 - April 27, 2026
DCSI and Vulnerable Persons Check
January 1, 2022 - April 27, 2026
Covid Marshall training
January 1, 2021 - April 27, 2026
Yarrowplace Recognising and Responding to Sexual Assault
January 1, 2020 - April 27, 2026
Accidental Counsellor training
January 1, 2019 - April 27, 2026
National Police Check
January 1, 2019 - April 27, 2026
Domestic Violence Alert for Women with Disabilities
January 1, 2019 - April 27, 2026
ASIST Suicide Intervention Training
January 1, 2019 - April 27, 2026
Domestic and Family Violence Response Training
January 1, 2019 - April 27, 2026
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
January 1, 2018 - April 27, 2026
SafeTalk Suicide Awareness Training
January 1, 2018 - April 27, 2026
DV Alert (2 Day) for First Nations
January 1, 2023 - April 27, 2026
Police check
January 1, 2023 - April 27, 2026
DCSI and Vulnerable Persons Check
January 1, 2022 - April 27, 2026
Covid Marshall Training
January 1, 2021 - April 27, 2026
Yarrow Place – Recognising and Responding to Sexual Assault
January 1, 2020 - April 27, 2026
Flinders University Accidental Counsellor training
January 1, 2019 - April 27, 2026
National Police Check
January 1, 2019 - April 27, 2026
Domestic Violence Alert for Woman with Disabilities
January 1, 2019 - April 27, 2026
ASIST Suicide Intervention Training
January 1, 2019 - April 27, 2026
Domestic and Family Violence Response Training
January 1, 2019 - April 27, 2026
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
January 1, 2018 - April 27, 2026
SafeTalk Suicide Awareness Training
January 1, 2018 - April 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services