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Cali Izzi as Themselves

Dir. - Cali Izzi (2021)

A Non-Binary Lesbian News Report for Everyone

Written and directed by Cali Izzi (2020).

An exploration of Cali’s identity and relationship with their identity as a feminine non-binary, Italian person. They use the technique of an assumed Queer audience used by lesbian collectivist theatre, the WOW Cafe, to explore the multiplicity of selves so inherent to Queer identity.

In this sit-down interview with theatre student and non-binary actor, Calista Izzi-Ragland, Calista uses camp, queer, and gender theory to explore the multiplicity of identity inherent in their experience of being queer. What do Lady Gaga in drag, provocative and inclusive lesbian theatre, and Italian moms have in common? Join us tonight to learn more about Calista’s journey with identity and theatrical representation (and to maybe learn a little bit more about yourself along the way).

Featured in George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts and Design 2021 NEXT Exhibition: https://next.corcoran.gwu.edu/students/calista-izzi-ragland/