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Get to Know: Zoe Zolbrod

Hi Essay Fiesta fans! Just one short week away until we celebrate the March show. It’s going to be a doozy. We have a stellar line-up and some great raffle prizes. Plus, we are making some changes this go-around to the way we do the raffle. And guess what? Everyone gets a ticket! Come to … Continue reading →

Get to Know: Claire Zulkey

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! It’s Essay Fiesta time. And we have one last reader to introduce to you. It is the absolutely fabulous Claire Zulkey! Claire is a woman of prestigious credentials. She is a blogger for WBEZ and a contributor to the A.V. Club and the L.A. Times. She also is the host and … Continue reading →

Get to Know: Jason Economus

Hey Essay Fiesta folks! Just a few short days until the next Essay Fiesta. And boy is it a doozy. We got all kinds of talent convening to celebrate the art of storytelling. And one of these creative folks is performer extraordinairre Jason Economus. Jason is an actor, director, writer and comic. The guy has … Continue reading →

Get to Know: Rachael Kossy

Not to toot our own horns, but we here at Essay Fiesta have developed a little bit of a following. In fact, we’re pretty pleased that a little community of essay enthusiasts have sprouted up around us, and many of these people come to each and every one of our shows. One of these people … Continue reading →

Essay Fiesta Announces February Line-Up

February is for lovers, and coincidentally so is Essay Fiesta. In fact, we consider every show a love fest. We love the Book Cellar, we love 826CHI, we love our sponsors Southport Grocery & Cafe and our partner Chicago Underground Comedy. And most of all, we love you. And we hope you love the readers … Continue reading →

Get to Know: Samantha Irby

Friday, right? Finally! That means just a stupid old weekend and then Essay Fiesta! And boy are we freaking excited for our last reader. The one. The only. Samantha Irby! Sam has been tearing it up lately in the local lit performance circuit. Besides co-running her own show the Sunday Night Sex Show, she’s read all … Continue reading →

Get to Know: Edward Thomas-Herrera

Holy goodness! Will this week every end? We can hardly contain ourselves at the propsect of another year’s worth of Essay Fiestas. Let’s get to it already! Look, we’ve got Edward Thomas-Herrera, and if you don’t know how awesome that is, then let us explain. Edward is a dynamic solo performer who has done all … Continue reading →

Get to Know: David Berner

Happy hump day! Essay Fiesta is just a few short days away. Join us on the 16th (MLK Day for you calendar junkies) at 7 p.m. for a night of funny, poignant and personal stories.  Although our January show is full of new faces, we do have one Essay Fiesta alumni returning to the mic: … Continue reading →