Brooks Gillespie is an NYC-based playwright, singer/songwriter, and actor. She is a recent alum of Barnard College at Columbia University, where she graduated cum laude with degrees in Theatre and English. As a playwright, Brooks tells stories about young queer people, non-traditional family structures, and what it means to come of age in a world that cares so little about whether or not its inhabitants grow up. As a songwriter, Brooks primarily writes about her own lived experiences, but has also composed for musical theatre and developed a niche of putting Shakespeare to music. As an actor, Brooks is eager to tell any story, but is particularly drawn to pieces that explore the intersections of strangeness, girlhood, and power. Her goal in life is to make art and be happy and she hopes you’ll join her in this pursuit!