Kristin Naomi Garcia was born & raised in Chicago, connected with theater and film at a young age, and has continued to be a local Actor/Host/Model in Chicago as well as San Diego and L.A. Her 20+ year background in the industry spans the gamut of theater, film, television, as well as improv, sketch, & stand-up comedy. Kristin Naomi is a member of The International Thespian Society, received an 'A-LISTER' Actor Award in 2016 & 2017 from The San Diego Film Consortium, and has hosted many events, from film showcases to graduations to local music/film/art mixers & red carpets in Hollywood. As well as being a judge for many film festivals, she has done multiple stage readings with Gorilla Tango Theater, The La Jolla Theater Ensemble, San Diego Actors Theater, San Diego Writers' Ink, & was a part of The International Fringe Festival 2015. Kristin Naomi has also been on network television, local & national commercials, & has been a co-host of several podcasts as well as Entertainment Spotlight 101.5FM Huntley Community Radio.
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The First Time is a live lit and music series recorded at Martyrs’ in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood. Each reader tells a true first tale, followed by a cover of the storyteller’s choosing, performed by our house band: The First Time Three.
The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini. Executive producer is Bobby Evers. Assistant producer is Celina Dietzel. Podcast produced by Jim Mulvaney.