Pastiche Queen (They/Them) is a non-binary latindigenous, interdisciplinary performance artist from Denver, CO, currently based in Hollywood, CA. With a BA in Politics focused on Queer Theory, a BA in Theater concentrating on Playwriting and Directing from Whitman College; and an MFA in Performance from The Stella Adler Art of Acting Professional Conservatory, Pastiche brings a richly informed and unique perspective to their craft. Their work is celebrated for uplifting minority voices and reimagining texts with fresh, transformative interpretations that resonate deeply with diverse audiences.Known for their groundbreaking approach as both a playwright and director, Pastiche has been featured on AppleTV’s “Dear: Viola Davis” and Facebook’s “Queer Community Leaders of Color Initiative.” Their recent one-person show, “Level One Gygax,” originally developed through the REDCAT Artist-in-Residency Program in 2022, garnered The Theatricum Botanicum Wordsmith Award for Advancing The Artform of Storytelling and multiple Producers' Encore Awards.

In the slam poetry scene, Pastiche has won multiple individual championship titles in California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Washington DC, and New York City. Pastiche is also a proud member of the West Hollywood Slam Team, which has achieved multiple championship titles on both national and local levels. You can catch Pastiche most Tuesday's at Da Poetry Lounge at The Greenway Court Theater.

With GetLit, Pastiche synthesizes their extensive experience into creating a safe, inclusive, and dynamic classroom environment. Their passion for fostering creativity helps students discover their voices and understand just how important those voices can truly be; making every classroom session not only a place for learning but a celebration of loving language for its own sake.

You can contact Pastiche via email: Pastiche@GetLit.org