Katy Perry is the world's biggest pop star, but in this video she's out-shined by an 11-year-old — and Katy wouldn't have it any other way.
Jodi DiPiazza was diagnosed with autism before her second birthday. By the time she was three, she was undergoing intensive therapy. She was barely able to form sentences and would engage in severe tantrums. The only thing that truly seemed to help Jodi was music. She'd walk over to her keyboard and immediately start playing anything she'd hear on the TV or radio with ease. Through music and songs, she could make her identity known. Jodi's parents were initially told she'd probably never speak, let alone sing. But because of music, Jodi's family has done away with the belief that there are any limits to what their amazing daughter can do.
In 2012, Jodi was joined on stage at Comedy Central's "Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs." Together, Katy and Jodi sang an unforgettable duet of "Firework" and their performance has since gone massively viral with millions of views. Jodi's bravery and confidence is so incredibly inspiring — I can't begin to imagine how proud her parents must have felt.
“I will never forget last night," Katy said. "It was the most important moment thus far of what I do.”
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