Taboo aka Kourtney Cunningham unearthed her passion for poetry in 6th grade. However, she didn’t hit the stage until October 2021: triumphing in over a dozen slams she currently hold the title of Tri-State Slam Champion & KC Grand Slam Champion. Taboo is a member of the Fountain City Slam Team, traveling cross country competing in regional slams. Fearlessly addressing taboo topics like mental health, sexual assault, addictio, etc. Taboo sparks vital conversations, inviting audiences to confront discomfort and embrace the truth hidden beneath society’s rug.
Hadiza. is a musician based in the Midwest United Snakes. In live and recorded settings, Hadiza digs deep to offer audiences their surrealistic take on musical storytelling blending African diasporic and western classical elements. Their music is a part of ongoing shadow work and they invite audiences to more deeply explore themselves, relationships and environments.