Lilia Cardosi 

SOMOS, Season 3

Company Dancer

Lilia Cardosi is a dance artist originally based in Philadelphia, PA. Her early dance training occurred at the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, under the direction of LaDeva Davis, and as a member of the Koresh Youth Ensemble, under the direction of Melissa Rector. In 2024, Lilia received her BFA in Dance from the University of the Arts where she performed in works by Katie Swords Thurman, Shayla-Vie Jenkins, Loni Landon, Curt Haworth, Shannon Murphy, Jesse Zaritt, Tommie-Waheed Evans, and Netta Yerushalmy – alongside collaborative works with her peers. Lilia has attended the American Dance Festival in North Carolina, studied in Italy with staibdance, and participated in GagaLab in New York and Tel Aviv. Currently, Lilia is working with staibdance and SOMOS — while also freelancing in Atlanta. She is eager to further her knowledge through lasting collaborations and new areas of discovery.