A Chicago-based writer, photographer, and queer creative! With narratives surrounding Latinidad, adolescence, queerness, and the general oddities of life, my work is inspired by my memories of growing up in the foggy Santa Cruz Mountains and sea. Where Point Break becomes a reality, and “valleys” your worst nightmare, the coastal town gave me insight on what the world has to offer for art, even its most quiet places.

Now studying at DePaul University for a BFA in Screenwriting, I’ve taken a liking to documenting the Chicago indie music scene with everything from crappy JVC cameras to the handy Canon AE-1. As a comedic performer, I’ve gotten the pleasure to play around the city’s improv comedy scene at places such as The Second City and The Annoyance Theater!

As for my next pursuits…who knows! As long as there’s killer music and chill company, I’ll make do!

Thanks for visiting, and as always…party on!

- Nelly