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FEATURES
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Margaret Cho is an internationally recognized comedienne, fashion designer, author and actress. She has won awards for her humanitarian efforts on behalf of women, Asians, and the LGBT community. www.margaretcho.com |
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Margot Duane is an internationally published photographer who believes in the power of photography as a catalyst for positive social change. She founded Winning Productions to produce events that nourish the mind and soul, as well as promote social justice and creative expression. www.planetmargot.com |
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Janice Mirikitani, Founding President of the Glide Foundation, has developed groundbreaking multiracial and multicultural programs which have transformed and empowered San Francisco's Tenderloin community. Mirkitani has written and edited dozens of landmark books, journals, and anthologies, and her own three books of poetry. In 2000, her achievements as an author were recognized with the prestigious appointment as San Francisco's Poet Laureate. www.glide.org |
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Johnny Steele is a comedian, some-time talk show host, writer, humorist, political satirist and all-around loud mouth commentator. www.johnnysteele.com |
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Ali Mafi is America's only gay, fat, Muslim stand-up comic! He loves TV, celebrities, and everything fabulous! http://gaymuslimcomic.blogspot.com |
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Heather Gold followed truth from law school to comedy. She has been featured on NPR's Tech Nation, contributed to Tech TV as well as The Learning Channel, and written for Alan Cumming. Her award-winning debut show "I Look Like An Egg, but I Identify As A Cookie" ran for over a year in San Francisco and at Ars Nova in NY. www.heathergold.com. |
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Jay Alexander: When Charles Schwab, Steve Wozniak, Robin Williams and the Rolling Stones need unique entertainment, they call Comedy Magician/Mentalist Jay Alexander. David Crosby calls Jay “The Master of Bafflement” and Bono of U2 summed Jay up in one word, “Astonishing!” Jay has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America and MTV. http://www.sfmagic.com/ |
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FouFou HA! combines buffoonery, intricate dance choreography, drag queens, slapstick, and cheap bourbon like nobody's business! www.foufouha.com |
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Kitten on the Keys and the Scenic Sisters - International cabaret sensation, Kitten on the Keys, is known as the "Punk Rock Betty Boop." This multi-talented musical burlesque performer will be backed by her partners in crime...sexy siblings, The Scenic Sisters! Songs, Sass, and Sequins! Myspace.com/kittenonthekeys myspace.com/thescenicsisters Photo: Dale Rio |
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DJ Saint Patrick has appeared on ESPN national TV,radio and has provided entertainment for weddings and large events for over 10 years. His gentle, yet professional demeanor is clear from the initial consultation with his clients and his depth of experience allows him to bring a wide variety of expertise to each event he helps create. www.saintpatrickmusic.com |
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Alison Kenyon, Body Masterpiece's owner and lead artist, has provided makeup/bodyart at the 2001 Miss India Pageant, Arnhem's International Human Statue contest, and for San Francisco's Velocity Circus. In 2004, Alison won the International Face and Body Art competition. www.bodymasterpiece.com |
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Marriage Equality USA is the benificiary of proceeds from Equalipalooza. MEUSA is a coalition partner in the larger 'Equality for All' campaign to legalize same sex marriage. MEUSA performs outreach via its network of county-based chapters to ensure that campaign information are widely distributed and that local organizations and community leaders are on-board with their efforts. www.marriageequality.org |
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James Barbic is Equalipalooza's Official Financial Wizard. Contact: 1255 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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