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Jon Seda
Jon Seda on 'Chicago P.D.' and the Windy City
“I enjoy the mystery of Chicago and going around to places.”
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DJ Larissa / DJ VoxBox
Berlin at 30: Interview with DJ Larissa and newcomer DJ VoxBox
“Berlin continues to be a thriving diverse artistic atmosphere.”
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Erika Jayne
'Pain Killr': Erika Jayne talks about her hit single and upcoming show at Roscoe's
“I feel very at home with gay and lesbian community. They have been very accepting of my records and my shows.”
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Lisa Martinez
Lisa Martinez patching together the queer community
“The goal of the website is to create a space where stories from a variety of underrepresented perspectives can be shared with a national audience.”
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Adore Delano
Partyyy: Jerry Nunn goes one-on-one with the hilarious Adore Delano
“I try to build something rather than put out a Rice Krispies Treat single.”
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Judith Light
Giving Shelly her glow: an interview with Judith Light of 'Transparent'
“I think she’s one of the most fascinating characters that I’ve ever gotten a chance to play.”
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Joel Kim Booster
Homecoming: Joel Kim Booster returns for Queer Comedy at Zanies
“... I've started doing a lot more sketch writing out in New York and I think that's definitely bled through to my stand up.”
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Jackson Galaxy
Cat daddy Jackson Galaxy is in a cat-egory by himself
Cat daddy Jackson Galaxy is in a cat-egory by himself
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Cameron Esposito
Same Sex Symbol: Cameron Esposito uses stand-up to connect
“I really used stand-up as a tool to become honest with those around me and more connected with myself.”
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Sinead O’Connor
Brave heart: an interview with Sinead O’Connor
“Music is quite a spiritual thing to me ...”
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Rick Karlin
Casting a spell: an interview with Rick Karlin of 'Witches Among Us'
“I like taking that fear and turning it on its ear, making people think about how they feel about people who are different from themselves.”
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LP
'For Now' and always: an interview with singer/songwriter LP
“People ask about old songs. I don't know that I'm that kind of person in life either. I don't go back that often. I move forward.”
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RuPaul Charles
Revved up: Rupaul on Drag Race and Skin Wars
“I've been doing this for a long, long time. To be involved with things that I enjoy doing, I couldn't ask for more.”
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Dana Goldberg
Crossing the Line: An interview with comedian Dana Goldberg
“I like pushing the boundaries and saying things that other people are thinking but just won’t say.”
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Frankie Valenti
Changing his stripes: Frankie Valenti sheds his past to deliver strong performance in Tiger Orange
“I was lucky enough to land a role that allowed me to play myself essentially.”
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Milan Neil Amin-Smith
Clean fun: British electronic-classical band Clean Bandit breaks out with 'Rather Be'
“Since 'Rather Be' came out we have been so busy. We have been able to do so many exciting things.”
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Ferras
The legend of Ferras
“I think in terms of gay and straight fans, people who are attracted to my music can see beyond all those things.”
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Kinley Preston
Standing tall: Kinley Preston overcomes the odds
“I want to continue to pave the way and knock down doors to make things easier for people after me and of course changing people’s perspective.”
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Gregg Shapiro
Gregg Shapiro’s Chicago Stories
“When I wrote about them, I was just trying to tell the stories of their lives at that moment. I hope they are happy wherever they are.”
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Ira Sachs
Portrait of love: an interview with filmmaker Ira Sachs
“What I love about both Ben and George, and what’s kind of unique in some ways, is this portrait of these two very humble, who at the same time have this extraordinary confidence about who they are.”
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Casey Ley
Comedian Casey Ley jumps aboard The Rainbow Connections Comedy Tour
“Comedy in Chicago has been so top notch for so long that audience members trust it.”
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Trish Bendix
AfterEllen.com's managing editor Trish Bendix talks media, entertainment and comedy
“Some personal highlights have been meeting people—musicians, actors, writers, producers, directors—who not only know exactly what AfterEllen is but tell me how much they love it.”
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Carson Kressley
Skin deep: Carson Kressley in the judge's seat for 'Skin Wars'
“I have never body painted anyone and I have not been body painted myself. Maybe for the finale they can tag the judges.”