In part 1 of these 2 episodes, we talk with our special guest Kelsie Huff! We talk about Kelsie's work at the Lincoln Lodge, how she got into comedy and her evolution into solo shows, the importance of financial independence, how there's enough space for everyone's voice and art, Kelsie's artistic pivots during the pandemic, and letting go of anger!

Kelsie Huff is a Columbia College Chicago graduate turned stand-up and storyteller. Kelsie performs at clubs all around the Midwest, as well as comedy and fringe festivals around the country. She is a regular guest on WCIU's (CW26) The Jam Morning TV Show, ABC’s Windy City LIVE, and WGN radio. Huff has written four solo shows, is a short film and web series producer, screenwriter and voice over actor. She has a podcast with fellow comic Amy Sumpter called Shaped - but it's currently on hold. Have listen to some episodes here: shapedpodcast.com

She is currently heading up the new Lincoln Lodge Training Center. Their classes are now online AND they are hosting a Stay Home, Stay Funny online video contest. Lincoln Lodge classes and contest info can be found at https://www.thelincolnlodge.com

She is posting weekly FREE virtual write-ins every Tuesday at 7pm CST on her YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/phonebook25?feature=mhee

Find More About Kelsie at: kelsiehuff.com

If you have any questions or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: [email protected]

Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by:

Mary Pat Bohan - [email protected]

Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020

Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com Follow @michael_fronteir

Executive Producer:

John Magallanez - [email protected]

JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater