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Ryan Destiny
By Jerry Nunn

"I'm not like Claressa, that's for sure." - Ryan Destiny

The Fire Inside is a new biographical film about professional boxer Claressa “T-Rex” Shields. The fighter from Flint, Michigan rises to the top of her game by being the woman in the country’s history to win the Olympic gold medal in the sport. The film stars Ryan Destiny as Shields and Brian Tyree Henry plays Claressa’s coach Jason Crutchfield. On television Destiny played opposite Queen Latifah in Star and has a recurring role on Grown-ish.She’s not only a talented actress but a singer as well...

Kathy Griffin
By Jerry Nunn

"First, they can meet a daddy and then I need everyone in their seats laughing at my jokes." - Kathy Griffin

Actress and comedian Kathleen Mary Griffin is spending this holiday season in her hometown this year. The Oak Park, Illinois native rose to fame after a series of television appearances before becoming a regular on Suddenly Susan. Her improvisational skills paid off in the world of reality television and Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List was a hit. Her LGBTQ+ following was cemented thanks to her advocacy for the community and her loyal queer crowds have continually supported her work. This outspoken performer has...

girli
By Jerry Nunn

"I have performed at many Pride festivals in Europe." - girli

Out and proud singing sensation girli is the stage name of Amelia Toomey stylized in lower case. She is a London-based crooner who makes pop music for the younger generation covering mental health and queer relationships. Her debut album Odd One Out gained over 53 million streams on Spotify and her sophomore record Matriarchy was recently expanded to a Queen Edition with additional material. The pink-haired songstress talked backstage about her music and much more before her set at Empty Bottle in Chicago recently. JN:...

Juan Gutierrez
By Jerry Nunn

"My past pain should never become the struggles of my future or my team." - Juan Gutierrez

Nine teams of pastry chefs are currently invading the Food Network to battle it out in the competition show Wizards of Baking. The theme revolves around the wide world of Harry Potter and several star members make cameos along the way. Hosts James and Oliver Phelps played Fred and George Weasley in the Potter movie franchise and culinary judges include Carla Hall and Jozef Youseff. Chicago local chef Juan Gutierrez is an out and proud dessert artist competing for the crown this holiday season. This...

Devon Cole
By Jerry Nunn

"I know people have faced worse discrimination when they came out, but it still makes me emotional to think about my journey." - Devon Cole

Queer singer Devon Cole is ready for the big time with a string of new pop melodies ready for radio play. Two Shades Blonder is her current EP and among the catchy tracks are “Sugar Daddy” and “Good Guy.” Her clever writing skills continue to shine such as her hit single based on the acronym W.I.T.C.H. (Woman in Total Control of Herself) and her funky guitar song “Hey Cowboy.” Originally from Canada, Cole recently performed in Chicago for the first time at Vault Gallerie in...

Mergui
By Jerry Nunn

"I am here to tell my story" - Mergui

Israeli singer Yehonatan Ya’akov “Jonathan” Mergui has a memorable voice that listeners will never forget. He competed on a reality show called Rising Star where the finalist was awarded to be Israel’s representative on Eurovision’s Song Contest. He came in second place in season five against pop singer Netta Barzilai and then began building a strong following afterward. His latest song “10,000 Faces” is climbing up the charts and his previous single “On My Mind” gained half a million streams in a short time. He...

Philip Dawkins
By Jerry Nunn

"I wanted to tell a story about connection and romance between two people without them being in the same room." - Philip Dawkins

Out and proud writer Philip Dawkins is bringing laughter to the Raven Theatre with his work The Comedians. It’s a romantic comedy conveyed through separate standup sets rotated between Chauncy (Bill Larkin) and Nsaku (Terry Guest). The show was originally released on Amazon’s podcast service Audible and has now been retooled for a modern production. Dawkins is currently based in Arizona after leaving Chicago but has returned to understudy the role of Chauncy and assist in the revamp of The Comedians. His resume is impressive,...

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