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Elizabeth Moen
Elizabeth Moen creates music that strikes a perfect balance between humor and raw emotion. Her voice is a powerhouse, but it’s in the quiet moments - when she whispers - that her true strength shines. Blending American folk music with an indie-rock edge, her sound is raw and real, drawing from personal experiences to craft lyrics that are both deeply relatable and emotionally honest. Since her debut in 2016, Elizabeth’s music has resonated with listeners, earning her a place in the hearts of fans and critical praise from outlets like American Songwriter and No Depression. In 2022, her independent release Wherever You Aren’t was praised for its authenticity and a voice that manages to be both vulnerable and commanding. Looking to the future, Elizabeth Moen is preparing to release her highly anticipated new album, produced by Spencer Tweedy (Waxahatchee). As she continues to grow as an artist, this upcoming project is set to capture even more of the complexity and honesty that have defined her music and her life.
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Kloie Louise
A born silly goose, Kloie Louise (xe/xem/xyr) is a crafty creative and budding storyteller. Originally from Minneapolis, xe wrote a poorly reviewed and attended play for the Minnesota Fringe Festival at 19. Like the Sagittarius xe are, Kloie lived abroad in Turkey and Switzerland and traveled to many if not a pretentious amount of countries—but unfortunately can only speak English. From San Antonio to Memphis, Kloie has now landed in Chicago. Kloie is also a visual artist, painting a range of images from fat femmes to whimsical still lives. You can view xyr work on Instagram, at art festivals, and then maybe your home??? Bringing xyr unique pov and an unfortunately large amount of stories to tell, Kloie hopes to share experiences that help xem feel seen and connected to others.
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Stephanie Douglass
Stephanie Douglass is a host of The Moth in Chicago. She is a Moth GrandSLAM Champion, cofounder of the New York Theatre Company the TEAM, and was the head writer for OLN's "Outside Magazine's Ultimate Top Ten.” She hosts Story Club North Side and cohosts the Englewood Storytelling Open Mic at Kusanya Cafe. Stephanie is grateful to serve as the Chief Program Officer of the Greater West Town Community Development Project, helping Chicago’s students to complete high school and serving adults with barriers to employment. She has worked as the Farm Enterprise Director at Growing Home and is a co-founder of Cyahafi (Cha-HA-fi) Blooms, a resource training collective in southwestern Uganda. She recently performed her original solo show, “LIVE! NUDE! COMPLICATED! GRIEF!” at the National Women’s Threatre Festival, winning Best Solo Performer, and wrote a series of humorous organic farming training videos for the Organic Agronomy Training Service.
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Mia Henry
Mia Henry is the founder and CEO of Freedom Lifted, which offers leadership development through online learning, training, and facilitation. Mia has created educational spaces and practical tools to support just and ethical leadership for hundreds of organizations and more than 10,000 individuals.
Mia has deep experience leading organizations committed to promoting justice and equity, previously serving as Executive Director of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership at Kalamazoo College and founding director of the Chicago Freedom School. From 2011 - 2022, she also designed and led 29 educational travel tours to Civil Rights sites in the Deep South.
A graduate of Rutgers University and the University of Pennsylvania, Mia has also been educated by the family dinner table, her parents' bookshelves, her Black ancestors who resisted, and people working for justice and demanding dignity around the world.
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Andy Friedman
Andy Friedman is a CHIRP DJ whose show airs Monday afternoons from 3-6 PM, and is a longtime broadcaster and marketer. Andy's roots are in radio. He worked as a news reporter and anchor for stations on the west coast in the 90s. Andy covered earthquakes, fires, riots, and court cases including the O.J. Simpson murder trial. Since moving to Chicago in 1999, Andy has worked for CBS Radio, iHeartMedia, and the Tribune among others. Today, Andy lives in North Center with his wife Jen and, when not volunteering for CHIRP, spends time on random marketing projects.
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@ChicagoBars
@ChicagoBars is the force behind a must-follow Twitter account working on behalf of Chicago bars, restaurants, and music joints morning, noon, and night.