The Switch
Dancer. Healer. Survivor. DéShaun Armbrister is all of the above

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The Switch Episode 1: DéShaun Armbrister
After his HIV diagnosis, this NYC dancer didn’t retreat — he reinvented.
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Keighton is a New York-based, queer, Asian transmedia artist and visual jockey specializing in multimedia production and experience design. As the Content & Design Manager at equalpride, he leverages his skills in creative writing, emerging technologies, and experiential marketing to translate design ideas into customized, systematic, and impactful content and experiences. He holds an MFA in Design & Technology from Parsons School of Design, as well as a BS in Journalism from New York University. Keighton is also an expert-level nerd on perfumery, accessibility, pop music, LGBT+ entertainment, and Madonna.
Keighton is a New York-based, queer, Asian transmedia artist and visual jockey specializing in multimedia production and experience design. As the Content & Design Manager at equalpride, he leverages his skills in creative writing, emerging technologies, and experiential marketing to translate design ideas into customized, systematic, and impactful content and experiences. He holds an MFA in Design & Technology from Parsons School of Design, as well as a BS in Journalism from New York University. Keighton is also an expert-level nerd on perfumery, accessibility, pop music, LGBT+ entertainment, and Madonna.
July 02 2025 8:23 PM EST