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The Kates to Come to FILLET OF SOLO Festival 2018

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The Kates to Come to FILLET OF SOLO Festival 2018 ImageChicago comedians Elizabeth Gomez Alexandra Tsarpalas and Amy Sumpter host the all female comedy showcase the kates at Lifeline Theatre for their 21st annual Fillet of Solo Festival on January 13th (Elizabeth Gomez) & 26th (Amy Sumpter) at 8:30pm and January 19th (Alexandra Tsarpalas) at 7pm

Lifeline Theatre's Fillet of Solo continues to celebrate the breadth of Chicago's enduring storytelling and live lit scene. Lifeline Theatre and Live Bait Theater are thrilled to bring 15 storytelling collectives and numerous solo performers together for a three-week, multi-venue selection of powerful personal stories-including the kates!

the kates welcome some of Chicago's most talented female storytellers to Lifeline Theatre 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60626 on January 13th & 26th at 7pm and January 19th at 7pm. The shows are hosted by Elizabeth Gomez (13th) Alexandra Tsarpalas (19th) Amy Sumpter (26th). Line ups are posted on the kates website

the kates is produced by Kelsie Huff, founder of the kates and instructor at the kates university .the kates host their Lincoln Square shows at The Book Cellar the second Friday and last Saturday of the month at 7pm. Lines ups are posted on the kates website.

the kates is a ten year all female comedy showcase created by Chicago comedian Kelsie Huff. the kates shows take place the second Friday and last Saturday of the month at The Book Cellar. the kates mission is to showcase talented and hilarious female identified performers by creating inclusive and positive environments; which encourages artists to express their comic point of view in unique and non-apologetic ways - proving that women are equal in the eyes of comedy.

Lifeline Theatre is driven by a passion for story. Our ensemble process supports writers in the development of literary adaptations and new work, and our theatrical and educational programs foster a lifelong engagement with literature and the arts. A cultural anchor of Rogers Park, we are committed to deepening our connection to an ever-growing family of artists and audiences, both near and far.

Lifeline Theater is located in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, in the Glenwood Avenue Arts District, steps from the Morse Red Line CTA stop. Free parking is available at the Field School parking lot (7019 N Ashland, entrance on Greenleaf between Ashland and Greenview) with free shuttle service before and after the shows. Street parking is also available.

For more information about Lifeline Theater and to learn about upcoming events, visit Lifeline Theater.





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