The Upside Down | Emily McCormick | TEDxUNT

Emily McCormick, a UNT Communication Studies student, delivers a talk entitled “The Upside Down” and shares her idea about the therapeutic nature of art through the telling of her survival story. She would like to publish a book, perform, and help individuals undergoing chemotherapy cope through artistic means. Emily’s story, her path to healing, is ongoing and open.
Emily McCormick found her love for performance at a young age when she began singing and dancing on the picnic table at her grandparent’s lake house and has since participated in multiple choirs, acting classes, voice lessons, and several productions.
In April of 2016, a Junior at the University of North Texas, Emily was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Despite this, she maintained her usual class load, her job as a Housing Ambassador on campus, and led two organizations all while undergoing six months of aggressive chemotherapy. Emily found solace in writing her show, Bare, which was performed at the Patti Pace Performance festival and at UNT in February. Emily will receive her bachelor’s in Communication Studies this year. Though not quite sure what the future holds, Emily is certain of a few things. She would like to publish a book, perform, and help individuals undergoing chemotherapy cope through artistic means. Emily’s story, her path to healing, is ongoing and open.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx