Ellen Ciompi, of Durham, discusses her life as a nurse and a cabaret artist. She works at UNC Hospitals as a surgical nurse and is part of the team that deals vascular cardiothoracic transplants and trauma. As a cabaret artist, she does benefit performances, works as party entertainment, and uses her art to fundraise. She recently performed at a fundraising event for Haiti. She explained that being a cabaret artist involves singing, acting, improv and stand up. She also said it was about "being in the moment" and inviting the audience to join her and be involved in the show. She has been working with her pianist since 2002 and has a bachelor's and master's degree in music.