Whoa! Is the Essay Fiesta anniversary really just a weekend away? It is! And we couldn’t be more excited. Unfortunately the amazing Cameron Esposito can no longer join us for this glorious occasion. But stepping in for her is another uber-talented performer: Kelsie Huff. And that’s just one reason why Kelsie Huff is awesome! It … Continue reading
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Why Deanna Moffitt Is Awesome!
Essay Fiesta doesn’t believe in competition. Well, we know it exists. Why else would anyone watch professional wrestling, basketball or The Real Housewives of Atlanta? But when it comes to creating a successful reading series, we believe there’s room for all. In fact, our philosophy is that the more we help each other, the more … Continue reading
Why Andy Bayiates Is Awesome
Essay Fiesta is just a few days away.Can you feel the excitement in the air? Can you?!? Well, we’re very excited to welcome back the delightful Andy Bayiates, who is getting the “Why So-And-So Is Awesome” treatment today. Andy has entertained audiences across Chicago with his sometimes heartwarming, often quirky and always honest essays. He’s … Continue reading
Why Jen Bosworth Is Awesome
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! Continuing in our series of “Why So-And-So Is Awesome,” we arrive at Jen Bosworth. After a stint in L.A., Jen returned to her hometown of Chicago. Armed with an acting background, she decided to break into the world of storytelling by starting Stories at The Store. That’s when her path crossed … Continue reading
Why Beth Stelling Is Awesome!
Usually Essay Fiesta introduces the month’s readers to you in a forum we call “Get To Know.” But since all our readers for our special anniversary show have read before, we thought we’d change things up a bit with a series we like to call “Why So-And-So Is Awesome!” First up, Beth Stelling. The Chicago … Continue reading
Get To Know Dana Norris
Essay Fiesta is as pleased as punch to welcome back Dana Norris to our show. Dana is the founder and host of Story Club, a monthly reading series at Uncommon Ground in Lakeview. Story Club is one of the only series in town that has an open mic. Prior to the open mic portion of … Continue reading
Get To Know Ali Weiss
Happy Saturday, Essay Fiesta fans! We are pleased to tell you about a first-time reader to the show. The super talented Ali Weiss. We first saw Ali read at The Paper Machete, the live magazine show she co-produces. But Ali does and has done so much more. Her work has appeared in TimeOut Chicago, Cheeky … Continue reading
Get To Know Bryan Bowden
Essay Fiesta is featuring yet another returning reader on our October roster. It’s Bryan Bowden! Bryan is both a stand-up comic and a teacher. He has performed all across the Chicago area. He has bestowed his vast knowledge of joke telling onto the youth of today at the Second City Training Center where he teaches … Continue reading
Get To Know Dina Walters
Essay Fiesta has a lot of wonderful returning returns for our October show, including the always entertaining Dina Walters! Dina is a Chicago native (Southside! Represent!). She’s a Neo-Futurist, which means she oozes talent like a salamander oozes slimy secretions. She’s been a company member since 2003 and performed in the long-running show Too Much … Continue reading
Get To Know Adam Guerino
By now you should know Adam Guerino. He’s a good friend of Essay Fiesta, having read at multiple shows in the past. You may remember him from his last appearance where he told a harrowing tale of being homeless in Hawaii. Paradise it was not. Adam is a stand-up comic and a prolific producer. He … Continue reading
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