Kate Leddy & Bri G

Kate Leddy

Kate Leddy is a writer and mental health activist from Portland, Oregon. She grew up in Westchester County, New York and still has strong opinions about bagels. Kate has featured at various venues in Portland and represented Portland at the 2018 National Poetry Slam as well as the 2018 Individual World Poetry Slam. Her first chapbook, Homesick Season, explores nostalgia for people, places, and states of mind. Kate enjoys ice cream sandwiches, a good cleanse cry, and excitedly pointing out the only two constellations she knows.

Bri G

Bri G is a Portland poet who is very excited to be organizing her first tour!
Starting in Slam, Bri has been in competitions and read on stages and festivals across Portland including Literary Arts. Her work has been published in The Rising Phoenix review. She believes deeply in accessible art, and helps facilitate the two local Slam Poetry scenes, as well as the occasional hosting of shows and community events in her home. She recently released her first chap book ‘There’s Room for You Here’ which touches on self love, relationships, and god stuff. Bri is currently studying creative writing and publishing at PSU, until formal education breaks her spirit. Most importantly she believes in you.