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ARCHY JAMJUN @ Steppenwolf June 8

We have story producer, storyteller, writer, and all around hilarious and wonderful Archy Jamjun sharing a story with us on on June 8 … and you don’t wanna miss it! Read all about Archy here and GET YOUR TICKETS! We can’t wait to share our win-themed stories with you!! ❤ Archy Jamjun is the curator … Continue reading ARCHY JAMJUN @ Steppenwolf June 8

Adrienne Gunn @ Steppenwolf June 8

Sassy and HILARIOUS Adrienne is sharing a story with us on June 8 … and you don't wanna miss it! Read all about Adrienne here and GET YOUR TICKETS! We can’t wait to share our win-themed stories with you!! ❤ Adrienne Gunn is a writer and podcaster obsessed with pop culture. Her first novel, I … Continue reading Adrienne Gunn @ Steppenwolf June 8

Jennon Bell Hoffmann @ Steppenwolf June 7

SUPERSTAR Jennon Bell Hoffmann is sharing a story with us on June 7 … and you gotta be there. Read all about Jennon here and GET YOUR TICKETS! We can't wait to share our win-themed stories with you!! ❤ Jennon Bell Hoffmann is a freelance writer and editor, the host and producer of Funny Ha-Ha, … Continue reading Jennon Bell Hoffmann @ Steppenwolf June 7

Taylor Flory @ Steppenwolf June 8

We’re OBSESSED with super trainer and super TALENT Taylor Flory! She's sharing a story with us on June 8 ... and you gotta be there. Read all about Taylor here and GET YOUR TICKETS! It’s going to be a super great show and we can’t wait to share these win-themed stories with you!! ❤ Taylor … Continue reading Taylor Flory @ Steppenwolf June 8

Tania Richard @ Steppenwolf June 6

We're BEYOND excited to have SUPER TALENT Tania Richard with us on June 6!! Read all about Tania here and GET YOUR TICKETS! It’s going to be a super great show and we can’t wait to share these win-themed stories with you!! ❤ Tania Richard is a published writer, award-winning actress, teacher, and antiracism educator. … Continue reading Tania Richard @ Steppenwolf June 6

MICHELLE YOUNG @ STEPPENWOLF JUNE 7!

Michelle is full of stories and she'll be sharing one or thirteen in YBR on June 7 and WE CANNOT WAIT! Read all about Michelle here and GET YOUR TICKETS! It’s going to be a super great show and we can’t wait to share these win-themed stories with you!! ❤ Michelle Young grew up in … Continue reading MICHELLE YOUNG @ STEPPENWOLF JUNE 7!

Amy eaton: June 6 @ Steppenwolf!

You can't miss actress, singer, writer, performer, live-lit genius Amy Eaton! She'll be in YBR on Thursday June 6 and WE CANNOT WAIT! Read all about Amy here and GET YOUR TICKETS! It’s going to be a super great show and we can’t wait to share these win-themed stories with you!! ❤ Amy Eaton is … Continue reading Amy eaton: June 6 @ Steppenwolf!

Kim nelson: June 6 @ Steppenwolf!

We've got world traveler (ponytailup.substack.com), pop culture expert, and SUPER TALENTED Chicago writer Kim Nelson in the show on June 6 ... and we're soooo excited about it. Read all about Kim here and GET YOUR TICKETS! It’s a super great show and we can’t wait to share these win-themed stories with you!! ❤ Kimberly … Continue reading Kim nelson: June 6 @ Steppenwolf!

Theo Allyn: June 8 @ Steppenwolf!

We are sooooo excited to have actor writer performer artist teacher friend bad ass THEO ALLYN to the show on June 8! Read all about Theo here and GET YOUR TICKETS! It's a super great show and we can't wait to share these win-themed stories with you!! ❤ Theo Allyn is an actor/writer/performer, as well … Continue reading Theo Allyn: June 8 @ Steppenwolf!

R.C Riley: July 24!

R.C. Riley is a queer warrior woman, writer, performer, and storyteller who began writing as a means of healing after a sexual assault. R.C.'s work challenges heteronormative views and seeks to find justice for and liberate those who have felt left out, forgotten, ignored, and unloved by our society. When she's not performing one of … Continue reading R.C Riley: July 24!

Brooke Allen: July 24!

Brooke Allen is a playwright, essayist, cat owner, pizza aficionado and graduate student where she is pursuing a degree in clinical mental health counseling. How does that make you feel?? What has been the most fun/surprising part of the quarantine for you? Best thing about quarantine: work attire, business on top, old flannel Christmas pajamas … Continue reading Brooke Allen: July 24!

Julie Starbird: July 24!

Julie is a middle-aged white woman who lives in Rogers Park. She takes tap dance lessons, and keeps a sourdough starter alive. What has been the most fun/surprising part of the quarantine for you? Most surprising part of quarantine has been that my husband and I legitimately enjoy being trapped in an enclosed space together … Continue reading Julie Starbird: July 24!

Jeremy Owens: July 24!

Jeremy Owens it the creator, producer, and host of You’re Being Ridiculous. He sometimes teaches storytelling and non-fiction writing, but mostly watches Bravo and reads novels in the bathtub. What has been the most fun/surprising part of the quarantine for you? It's a toss up between teaching my husband how to cook during quarantine and … Continue reading Jeremy Owens: July 24!

Archy Jamjun: July 24!

Archy Jamjun is the curator of Outspoken LGBTQ stories at Sidetrack. He has also performed at the National Storytelling Summit, is a two-time winner of The Moth Grand Slam, and the proud guncle of a RuPaul's Drag Race fanatic. What has been the most fun/surprising part of the quarantine for you? Right before quarantine I … Continue reading Archy Jamjun: July 24!

Nestor Gomez: July 24!

  Nestor Gomez came to the United States undocumented in the mid 80s. He used to stutter and didn't know the language. Today he is a storyteller, winner of over 40 Moth slams and is the creator, host, and curator of 80 Minutes Around the World a storytelling event that features the stories of Immigrant, … Continue reading Nestor Gomez: July 24!

Carmenita Peoples @ The Hideout!

Carmenita Peoples is a formally trained Montessori educator, financial services officer, and artistic performer who skillfully combines these varied talents to "edutain" audiences. Through multi-faceted presentation, Ms. Peoples uses storytelling, musical improvisation, and poetry to connect and elevate cross-cultural and generation gaps. She also enjoys a ripe-aged whiskey, a nice game of chess and long … Continue reading Carmenita Peoples @ The Hideout!

Lupe Nuñez @ The Hideout!

Lupe is a proud husband and father, first generation Mexican-Chicagoan who makes video games by day and tells stories by night. Born and raised in Chicago, he's spent the last few years bringing his style of storytelling to many shows and venues all across the city and suburbs. Lupe is a lifelong hip hop head, … Continue reading Lupe Nuñez @ The Hideout!

Jeremy Owens @ The Hideout!

Jeremy Owens it the creator, producer, and host of You're Being Ridiculous. He sometimes teaches storytelling and non-fiction writing, but mostly reads novels in the bathtub and watches too much Rachel Maddow. What are you most thankful for this year? I'm thankful for a lot of things but this year I am particularly thankful for … Continue reading Jeremy Owens @ The Hideout!