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Essay Fiesta Announces Anniversary Line Up

Essay Fiesta is turning 1 on Nov. 15th, and to celebrate the event, we have packed our anniversary show with some really stellar talent. Come out to the Book Cellar at 7 p.m. to see the hilarious and awe-inspiring: Playwright and former Neo-Futurist Andy Bayiates! Stand-up comic extraordinaire Cameron Esposito! Improviser and host of reading … 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 →

Essay Fiesta Goes Under Construction

Hey everyone! First, thank you for coming out to last night’s Essay Fiesta. You did make it, right? If not, you missed one of the best shows yet. The Book Cellar was packed, and the readers (big thanks to all of them) brought their A games. Plus, we gave away some stellar prizes, including tickets … Continue reading →

Get To Know Noelle Krimm

Sorry we didn’t post anything to the blog yesterday. Essay Fiesta was busy doing some behind-the-scenes work, and we ended up being too tired to touch our computers. But now we’re back on the blogging wagon, and we’re here to tell you about another one of our fantastic readers: Noelle Krimm! We first saw Noelle, … Continue reading →

Get To Know Scott Smith

Hey there Essay Fiesta fans! It’s the week before our next big show, which means it’s time for reader profiles! Today, we are spotlighting a man who is no stranger to the writing business. It’s journalist and editor Scott Smith! Scott has a lengthy Chicago-based journalism resume. This new media man has worked for some … Continue reading →

Essay Fiesta Says Get To Know Christopher Piatt

Are you bored today and have nothing to do? Then Essay Fiesta recommends you check out The Paper Machete, the weekly live magazine show hosted by Christopher Piatt. What’s so special about Christopher Piatt? He’s reading at the next Essay Fiesta! Chris is the former theater editor at TimeOut Chicago. This magazine man then left … Continue reading →

Essay Fiesta Says Get To Know Kristen Studard

You know how Essay Fiesta always gives away cool prizes? You know how we give away Threadless gift certificates? Well, you have Kristen Studard to thank for that. And guess what? She’s reading at this next Essay Fiesta! Besides being a member of Threadless’ kick-ass marketing team, Kristen is an amazingly talented improviser. She’s done … Continue reading →