Art of the Story 2019 performer spotlight: Jasmin Cardenas

Hear Jasmin Cardenas perform at the 2019 Art of the Story festival:

• Wednesday, May 1, 7 - 8 p.m at the Sherwood Center for the Arts
• Thursday, May 2, 7 - 8 p.m. at the Banks Public Library
• Friday, May 3, 7 - 8 p.m at the Cornelius Public Library
• Saturday, May 4, 6:15 - 9:30 p.m at the Festival Finale Showcase Concert at the Arts & Communication Magnet Academy (ACMA) Auditorium

Cardenas is a bridge builder and believes in the power of stories to unite us. She joyfully made her national debut at the 2016 National Storytelling Festival’s Exchange Place stage. One of the first Latina’s to receive The Race Bridges Storytelling Fellowship, Jasmin uses storytelling and theater to pursue justice and humanity. She launched the bilingual Cuentos Aqui Storytelling literacy program for the Chicago Public Libraries. Her stories are available on podcast.

A professional actress, director, writer and Chicago native, Jasmin has performed at Steppenwolf, Goodman Theater and Adventure Stage Chicago, among others. Her one-woman show ¿ Niña Buena? toured throughout Chicago and to an international festival in Mexico. Currently Jasmin is focused on working class stories with her collective The Workers’ Theater, made up of low wage workers in America. A proud SAG-AFTRA member - her TV credits include NBC's Chicago Fire, Showtime’s The CHI & ABC’s Betrayal. Learn more about Jasmin at www.jasmincardenas.com and listen to a story at www.soundcloud.com/2ndstory/episode-32-jasmin-cardenas-nina-buena