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Marianna Gallegos (She/They) plays the iconic Chiquito Chef and his Sous Chef (among other various characters) and is the Lead Artist and Director of ZAHAHA. Prop master and puppet repair woman, Marianna has a background in improv, sketch, clown and adapting stories for all ages and has been performing publicly since she was 11 years old!
@delaluzmarianna
Steffen (He/Any) plays the three pizzas (Small, Mediano y Largo) as well as Arlo's Cousin and Chiquito's Friend: The Guy at the Farmer's Market. Steffen has performed with international puppeteers, he's got a background in film and comedy and is the Head Writer of the ZAHAHA show when it comes to the crusty jokes.
Get ahold of him on the instagram @zahaha.fun
Daniela (She/Her) is the queen of where improv and puppetry meet. She performs all around Chicago with several improv groups from Salsation Theatre Co. and is the Company Manager/Producer of Beyoncé-Approved Playmakers Labratory. She is the Heart and Soul of the pizza restaurant as she plays the Waitress, Karen and Arlo.
@la_dandalorian
Rev. (He/Him) The Reverend Van Ferdinand believes in Love. "The pursuit of Love is the only common thread between all humans. You cannot receive Love until someone else has already decided to give Love. I will spread these sentiments for the remainder of my days." Rev. is a musician and a puppeteer. Follow Reverend Punchfizz and The Congregation on Instagram @rev.punchfizz
Chio (She/Her) Chio is devoted to puppeteering, visual art and theatre education in the city of Chicago. She's also constantly working towards a society where lactose-free pizza options are a norm and not an exception. Her artistic involvement in ZAHAHA is simultaneously irreplaceable, impeccable and mysterious.
@chiocabreracoz
Josh (He/Him) Has a background in Shakespeare, clown, improv, devised and immersive work. You might just see him at a ZAHAHA pop up event! Some of his out of this world skills include juggling and ice skating backwards... just not at the same time... at least not yet...
You can follow Josh on Instagram
@joshcgraff
Lilith Towers (She/They/He) Lilith is a Chicago based Drag Club Clown of 19 years. She has hosted and performed all over the Midwest. A lover of improv, hiking, costuming, haunted houses, clowning and all things Drag! Lilith lovingly plays the Lunch Lady in ZAHAHA.
Follow Lilith on Socials @LILITHTOWERS
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