Red Summer is a Chicago native who was raised in a world of words. Coming from a
talented and musical family, Red Summer was trained in many forms and styles of
performance. She is a model, actress, dancer, writer and performance artist. In her
latest and dearest venture as a spoken word artist, she has been able to travel the
globe sharing her words and thoughts. As an educator, she has created avenues of
self-expression for youth in the Chicago area. She is a poetry slam champion and has
prevailed in numerous dramatic and poetic competitions. In 2009, Red Summer will be
releasing her second collection of poetry, Raw Sugar, and her highly anticipated
performance CD, Shades of Red.
Keep an ear open for other upcoming projects.
Performer's Brief Bios
Sia is an Oakland, CA native who began writing poetry as early as the 5th grade and
slamming in High school. She graduated with a B.A Degree in Arts Entertainment Media
Management from Columbia College in Chicago, IL. As one of the original members of
the Runaway poets (a poetry troop which started in the windy city) she spent 5 years as a
performance poet on the local poetry scene.