Join us for an evening of true, personal stories about science at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Hosted by Lily Be and Jitesh Jaggi.

Storytellers:

Amber Drea is a writer, editor, and storyteller who's appeared on the Risk! podcast, Mortified Live, The Soundtrack Series, and many other shows. She lives in Naperville with her son and two cats.

Suzie Campbell is a single mom living in Evanston, IL with her two children and a cat named Magic. A Loyola University Chicago alum with a degree in Sociology and Women’s Studies, she now works as an IT manager for a non-profit company. Suzie knows that reproductive journeys are not always linear, sexuality is not always straightforward, and that seeking support for mental health treatment - especially in relation to motherhood - isn’t something shameful. She believes if more people talk about these ideas openly, the stigma around them will decrease over time. In her free time, she curates new playlists to suit her moods, takes her kids on adventures, collects beach glass, and enjoys finding treasures in thrift stores and alleys with the intention of bringing them back to life, but instead leaving them to sit in a closet for years. If she has one true goal in life, it is perhaps best summed up by Karen Thompson Walker, one of Suzie's favorite authors. To paraphrase: concede nothing and see the possibilities in everything.

Alicia Nesbary Moore is Chief Veggie Officer of Herban Produce. A native of Richton Park, Illinois, Nesbary Moore is an urban farmer in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood. Trained as a molecular biologist, Nesbary Moore oversees the cultivation of a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs and microgreens for her agricultural business Herban Produce.When Alicia isn't farming, she is at brunch or binging the latest show with her life partner JeVon and daughter Sevyn.

Hailing from Chicago's south side, Lawrence "Binkey” Tolefree’s original art form loves are hip hop and poetry. He also specializes in acting, improv, hosting, stand up, and so much more. Recently, he created Just Us Improv, a comedy troupe that has performed in venues spanning from local clubs to living rooms to sold out theaters across the U.S. Some of his other accomplishments include the 2010 MGD Freestyle Champion, Mixtape Mondays Rap Battle Champion, Jokes and Notes Stand Up winner, and many more. Whenever he's not writing or performing music, he also teaches comedy and even independently produces his own shows in several countries around the globe. As an artist and performer, Binkey serves not only as a household name but as a community staple in a city that proudly claims him as one of its own

Chiquita Renee is a Chicago native and mom of 4. She’s the owner and founder of Yail’s Wellness Garden, a small business that created workshops and products to help people with their mental well-being. Chiquita Renee is also a Reiki Master and Intuitive Coach. She enjoys sharing stories about her time living in Egypt which is the origin of her wellness practices.