Nestor (the Boss) Gomez
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​Nestor "the boss" Gomez was born in Guatemala and moved to Chicago undocumented in the mid-80's. ​​He has won the Moth slam close to 100 times, he is also the 2022 National Storytelling Association Grand Slam winner.
Nestor is also the creator, producer, curator and host of ​ 80 Minutes Around the World
a storytelling show that features the stories of immigrants, their descendants and allies. 
UPCOMING EVENTS
Every Monday from February 9 till April 20 as part of 2nd Story I will help facilitate a storytelling workshop at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) 
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February 13 at North Park University
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February 18 the Moth in Chicago Love Wins
February 20 the Moth in Milwaukee Love Hurts
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March 11, 2026 Storytelling presentation as part of Leyden High School's Writers Week 
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March 28th, 2026 at 2nd Story Studio Helping facilitate Spring Single Day Intensive 
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March 31, 2026 Storytelling presentation and workshop at the University of Missouri 
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April 2 at Westside Theater, 125 W. Front Street, Wheaton as part of As I Was Saying Presents: My American Story.
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Thursdays April 9 - May 7 Storytelling Workshops at Writers Theater
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April 12 performing as part the lineup at KARAOKE STORYTELLERS
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April 24 and May 1st Storytelling Workshop at Racine 
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May 1st closing speaker at BRAVE conference at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools 1362 East 59th Street, Chicago, IL
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July 16 - 19, 2026 featured storyteller as part of Hampton Storytelling Festival
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September 19, 80 Minutes Immigration Storytelling presentation at Naperville Library
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September 23 till September 27 Featured Teller at Cave Run Storytelling Festival
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FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW  NESTOR AT THE FOLLOWING SITES:
If you are interested in Storytelling in Chicago , click here to see a calendar of events happening in the Chicago area
and here is a second calendar of Storytelling events in the Chicago area by Kevin Biolsi
one more Storytelling Calendar

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RESOURCES FOR INCARCERATED WRITERS

Writers From All Sides of the Moon​

Organizations that offer help to DACA students and/or undocumented immigrants
THE DREAM.US  offers two scholarships: 
The NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP for students eligible for in-state tuition at one of their 80+ Partner Colleges
The OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP for students who live in targeted, locked-out states where they cannot get in-state tuition.
 

For those living in Chicago:

CHICAGO STAR SCHOLARSHIP covers tuition for students pursuing higher education regardless of status.  
Illinois Student Assistance Commission’s (ISAC) programs  allows qualifying undocumented students who are not otherwise eligible for federal financial aid to apply for Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants
CPS Dream Fund Scholarship The scholarship assists need-based undocumented students and DREAMers as they pursue post-secondary education

For those living in New York
Ascend Educational Fund awards scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 to immigrant students and children of immigrants who are graduating from a New York City high school 

 

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 I Created, Produce, curate and Host 80 Minutes Around the World, Immigration Storytelling show
​a show that showcases the stories of Immigrants, their descendants and allies
please contact me if you want to bring our show to a city, college or institution near you
or if you know someone or are someone who wants to share a story with us 


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