Kaisa Ling
Kaisa Ling is Estonia's very best (albeit the only) vaudeville blues singer. Leader of the Kaisa Ling Thing, librettist, cultural producer, and advocate working at the intersection of art and social justice, she draws on the empowering history of early 20th-century Black female blues singers. As producer of the Late Night Cabaret scene, she has built a sustainable platform for unconventional voices and cross-genre collaboration. Her work combines feminist activism, philosophical inquiry, and accessible storytelling to inspire courage and openness in audiences.
“I’ve been applying to Keychange since 2019, watching the program evolve while building my own practice in Estonia. Being invited to the Talent Leadership Programme in 2026—not as an artist, but as a leader—feels like something I’ve worked towards all along. I’ve grown alongside Keychange, and now I’m ready for this next phase exactly when I need it most.”