Chiara Cox is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and cultural leader dedicated to empowering communities through creativity, heritage, and human connection. Her work spans film, music, writing, and advocacy—united by a mission to preserve and celebrate cultural identity while inspiring collective growth through storytelling and education.

Guided by her Filipino heritage, Cox devotes much of her career to amplifying Filipino voices and cultural pride. She manages a curated contemporary Filipino textile collection that travels throughout the Southeastern United States, educating audiences about traditional weaving techniques, promoting the preservation of indigenous craftsmanship, and supporting weaving communities across the Philippines.

As a soprano and student of Maestra Evelyn Mandac, Cox uses music as a bridge between art, heritage, and education. Trained in the classical tradition, she integrates her cultural roots into her performances, combining Western repertoire with traditional Filipino song. Beyond the standard classical canon, her performances and music videos celebrate and revitalize interest in Tagalog, Ilocano, Visayan, and Ilonggo music, bringing these regional languages and stories to new audiences. She was awarded a Filipino Traditional Music and Rondalla Apprenticeship Grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission to study the bandurlin under Maestro Michael Dadap, serving as a founding member of the Rondalla of the Carolinas. Through this work, Cox connects generations of musicians and listeners, ensuring that Filipino musical traditions continue to thrive in contemporary and cross-cultural contexts.

Cox also brings artistry into community development through documentary filmmaking. She writes, directs, and produces films that elevate underrepresented voices, including the award-winning “Mangyan Ambahan: Wisdom for Our Filipino Soul”—which explores the script and poetry of an Indigenous Filipino community—and “Evelyn Mandac: The Filipina Soprano Who Broke Opera Glass Ceilings.” These works not only celebrate Filipino excellence but also serve as powerful educational tools for cultural understanding and intergenerational empowerment.

As the Music and Art Ambassador for the Filipino American Association of Greater Columbia, Cox continues to foster collaboration and leadership through the arts. She attracts world-renowned Filipino and Filipino American artists, musicians, and scholars to develop programs that promote Filipino culture, intergenerational learning, cross-cultural exchange, and community pride across South Carolina. Beyond her home state, she has also helped produce cultural events in Charlotte, NC, Jacksonville, FL, New York City, NY, Manila, Philippines and London, UK.

Cox currently serves as the U.S. Production Manager for the U.S.-Philippines Society Gala Concert in Washington, D.C., celebrating the 80th Anniversary of U.S.-Philippine diplomatic friendship, and is developing a new documentary in partnership with the Asian Opera Alliance.

Her leadership extends well beyond the arts. For nearly a decade, Cox founded and led a free homeschool cooperative in South Carolina, creating an inclusive and collaborative environment for K–12 gifted and asynchronous learners. Through this initiative, she empowered families and educators to reimagine education as a community-driven experience built on trust, creativity, and shared purpose.

Cox’s leadership philosophy centers on the belief that empowerment begins with connection and collaboration. By celebrating others’ strengths, fostering creative partnerships, and transforming stories into action, she nurtures a generation of leaders who uplift their communities as they rise. Through every project, Chiara Cox exemplifies that true leadership is not only about influence—it is about awakening potential, honoring heritage, and inspiring collective change.