BIOGRAPHY
Cesar Alvarez

New York-based composer, lyricist, performer, writer and saxophonist. Founding member of The Lisps. Co-founder and resident composer of L.A.-based dance company Contra-Tiempo. Recent composition credits: Damned Beautiful for Helix Dance, Edinburgh Fringe; 3 2’s; or AFAR by Mac Wellman, Dixon Place; Full Still Hungry for Contra-Tiempo, Ford Amphitheater. 2004 Meet The Composer/Van Lier Fellow. Interlochen Arts Academy 1997–99. Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory. Master of Fine Arts from Bard College.