Gabi Salazar

Biography

Gabi Salazar is a Mexican-American born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have been acting since they were 16 years old, and have successfully made a career through local Grand Rapids theaters. They are known for their work on The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Carrie the Musical at Pyramid Scheme (Betka-Pope Productions) and Collective Rage: A Play of Five Betties at Actors Theater Grand Rapids. Gabi had their first short film debut with playing the supporting role of Aliyah in the short film Volador (2024, Rice Pictures). Salazar had their first on screen debut while playing the supporting role of Aliyah in ‘Volador’ (2024). They are also known by a musician alias Giza was Here. Gabi debuted Giza was Here at Grand Rapids Woodstock Festival 2023, a local transgender mutual aid benefit, where they were chosen to be 1 of 15 artists performing out of 60 applications. They were also selected to perform at the Grand Rapids Pride Festival in summer 2024.