CHiSME by DAMA Productions | Destinos Festival 2025 at Center on Halsted – Chicago, IL

DESTINOS 2025 – 8th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CHISME by DAMA Productions is a Co-Presentation between the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) and Center On Halsted(COH).

Visit us to know more about our Festival on clata.org

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Comedy

Written by Kendra Jamaica, Spencer Diaz Tootle, Hoja Lopez

Directed by Gina Castellanos

Line-up: Hoja Lopez, Jose Alfredo, Mariachi Sirenas (Jeanette Nevarez, Liz Telumbre, and Ibet Herrera) and Kerosene.

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Synopsis:

Get ready for a night of laughter, glamour, and fabulous entertainment at Chisme, a queer Latine variety show hosted by the dynamic duo of Kendra Jamaica and Spencer Diaz Tootle. Join us for a night filled with hilarious comedy, stunning drag performances, and captivating music. Chisme celebrates Latine excellence and embraces the art of chisme (gossip) in a fun and empowering way. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible talent on stage and immerse yourself in the vibrant queer Latine community.

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About DESTINOS 2025 – 8th CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL

DESTINOS is an annual, citywide festival showcasing Chicago’s Latine theater artists and companies alongside Top Latine artists from the U.S. and Latin America. Every fall, Destinos presents a rich, diverse array of bilingual, Latine-themed shows, panels and student performances at marquee venues downtown, as well as storefront theaters and cultural institutions in predominantly Latine neighborhoods throughout the city.

80min

18+

Performed in English and Spanish.

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CLATA runs impactful programs year-round focused on empowering and uplifting the Latino community.

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