Hi there, I'm Danielle! I'm a writer, clown, performer, producer, and educator. I grew up in Chicago in a Post-Soviet (Ukrainian) family, where I grew up speaking Russian and English and then learned French throughout my schooling. Other than Chicago, I've lived in Pittsburgh, Dusseldorf, Paris, Limoges, San Diego, and most currently, Philly! I've traveled around many parts of Western and Eastern Europe, as well as parts of the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Central America, and most recently, South America. Living in France, I first studied there as a student at the Sorbonne, and later I worked as an English teaching assistant at a French technical school for designers. After France, I moved back to Chicago and continued to pursue my writing career and educational technology career. I also got back involved in theatre - in particular, clowning! - and the Burner community. After performing, writing, laughing, and running around Chicago for many years, I lived in San Diego for two years. For the past year I've lived in Philly, and absolutely love it - the communities, the neighborhoods, the underground arts scene, the food, the nearby mountains. It's the best. :) In my free time, you can find me clowning, writing, reading, exploring the streets, trying new restaurants, dancing at local concerts, and museum hopping.