“Stories teach us empathy. They reveal to us ourselves in the skins of others.”
Current Projects
Uprising Building Project
I’m the co-artistic director of Uprising Theater. We are producing work and continuing to build a permanent home for Uprising Theater in Avondale.
Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce
I’m the board president of The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber strives to advance the financial goals of neighborhood businesses by enhancing the dynamic economic climate, increasing the neighborhood’s visibility and viability, and encouraging profitable relationships within the community. Check out the farmers market or Wicker Park Fest. Join me for one of our monthly business networking mixers or our womxn business owner networking mixers.
Chicago Independent Venue League
I’m the vice president of the board of directors for CIVL. The Chicago Independent Venue League (CIVL) advocates on behalf of Chicago’s independent performing arts venues.
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Career Overview
Disabilities & Special Education
I am a diagnosed dyslexic and the child of a dyslexic mother and non-learning disabled (LD) father. I attended both mainstream and special education schools. I am married to a dysgraphic artist who also happens to have one LD and one non-LD parent.
Together we have made a podcast, STILL FCNKIUG DYSLEXIC, to explore what it is like growing up being learning disabled, and how it continues to impact our lives and art as adults.
Palestine
Growing up as an American Jew (who played Anne Frank for 3 years at the Holocaust Museum in DC) I became deeply troubled by the 'othering' of Palestinians. I traveled and worked in both Israel and Palestine. I was deeply moved by the hospitality I experienced in Palestinian homes and was shocked by the differences between the information presented by western media and the truth I saw on the ground.
Fear is based on ignorance, and I am dedicated to creating platforms for Palestinians, especially Palestinian artists, to share accounts of their own lives and culture. I am a proud co-artistic director of Uprising Theater.
My experience traveling in Palestine as a Jewish American Woman inspired me to write the play The Olive Tree.
I advocate for a rights-based solution to end the Palestine Israel conflict.
Immigration & Asylum Rights
Focus on Artists and LGBTQA+
Those who are different are often made to feel unsafe. I have worked on obtaining support for journalists, artists, activists, and LGBTQA+ individuals who have feared for their lives and safety in their home countries.
Women’s Mental Health, Body and Sex Positivist + Economic Support
I have struggled, like many, with issues of body confidence, disordered eating, mental health, and sexuality. I have addressed many of these issues by study, artist modeling, burlesque performance, and flamenco dancing.
I am a supporter of women in business.
"Pleasure positive, judgment-free, fucking the glass ceiling."
Ending Mass Incarceration
I am dedicated to supporting endeavors that end the torture and mass incarceration of marginalized communities, specifically focusing on political prisoners in the United States and abroad.
Life Builders United Inc.
Life Builders is a care organization offering lifestyle redirection plan to broken and hurting women. They focus on reuniting and strengthening families, rebuilding communities, and ensuring access to opportunity by guiding incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women as they rebuild their lives.
I am proud to support Ms G and Life Builders United Inc any way I can.
Past Projects
The Bakery
Helped fundraise for Bakery Project in Bethlehem
Queer Family Fleeing
Helped fundraise for a family from Uganda seeking asylum in the United States.
Chicago Music Scene
Co-Hosted Launch
A 501(c)3 non-profit that supports and celebrates Chicago’s scene of independent performing artists, entertainment venue staff members, & ticket buyers. www.chicagomusicscene.org