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ANIMATION ARTIST

ANITA LESTER

Anita Lester is a multidisciplinary artist from Melbourne, Australia, recognized for her work as a musician, painter, filmmaker, poet, and illustrator. After touring with 'Lester The Fierce,' she released her debut solo EP 'Erato' in 2020, including the acclaimed cover of Leonard Cohen's 'You Want It Darker.' Her 2023 album 'The Clown,' produced by Gideon Preiss, pays homage to her heroes, including Cohen and Nick Cave.

Her 2017 short film 'Noch Am Leben' was featured in over 50 festivals and is exhibited in Holocaust museums globally. In 2023, her debut feature 'Song of Songs' was announced. Anita's visual art, including a praised portrait of Flea from the 'Red Hot Chili Peppers,' continues to gain recognition.Her work, deeply rooted in storytelling, explores themes of love, longing, and Jewish culture.