Katy Perry Sings Touching Duet With 11-Year-Old Who Has Autism

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Katy Perry sang Firework with 11-year-old Jodi DiPiazza, who was diagnosed with autism at age 2, for Comedy Centrals Night of Too Many Stars, autism fundraiser. Jodi played piano for the entire song, and joined Katy on vocals watch the in! spiring performance.

Katy Perryused her star power and strong vocals on Oct. 18 to raise money forautism programs during Comedy CentralsNight of Too Many Stars.She sang her hit singleFirework with Jodi DiPiazza, who was diagnosed with autism when she was just 2 years old.

Before the performance, Jodis parents told her daughters emotional journey with autism, from not being able to speak or communicate, to playing piano flawlessly and expressing herself through music.

Jodis story proved that with the right combination of therapy and medical intervention, autism can be treated.

The event, hosted by John Stewart, airs on Comedy Central on Sunday, Oct. 21, and features dozens of celebrity appearances and performances to raise money for autism programs. In 2010, the event gave more than $3.1 million in grants to 41 programs in 13 states.

Watch the performance below.

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