“Combines honest storytelling with poignant questions

   about race & cultural identity.”

 

             - Chicago Reader

 

  “Right now, it could certainly start some useful conversations

   with kids who are struggling with their own cultural identities.”

 

             - Chicago Tribune

 

  “Deftly strikes a wonderful balance of hilarious-meets-poignant.

   Whether you grew up on the South Side of Chicago or the Northern Suburbs,

   you’ll find something about his story that rings true to you.”

 

             - Chicago Theatre Blog

 

  “Takes us on a courageously personal & entertainingly autobiographical

   examination of racial perceptions as experienced in an interracial family.

   Zoccoli’s precious & enthusiastic childlike warmth is the thread

   that endears you to his story & overshadows its painful revelations.”

 

             - Chicago Stage Review

 

  “A hilarious myriad of music, comedy, history & memoir,

   the hour-long retrospective delves into touchy topics with wit & heart.”

 

             - Centerstage Chicago

 

  “Zoccoli’s a gifted storyteller & born entertainer.”

 

             - New City

Video Shot, Edited & Produced

by Ernest “Bear” Kinnison

 

Featuring the Song

“Be Black, Baby” by Grady Tate