Ermina Veljačić is a writer, improviser, and performer. As a Bosnian-born refugee who was raised on Chicago’s south side, her work is shaped by identity, community, and the intersection of culture and capitalism. Ermina is the founder of LAUGHT IT OUT CHICAGO, a weekly roundup that highlights local comedy and variety shows while spotlighting performers across the city.

Pronunciation: ERR-MEEN-AH VEL-AH-CHICH [she/her]