Jesse McQueen is a Toronto-based writer and actor. She holds an honours dual degree in Psychology and English language & literature from Western University, and she is an alumnus of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting conservatory in New York City. She is a two-time Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference finalist with her play 36 Juniper, which premiered in New York City and was nominated for Outstanding Premiere Production of a Play at the 15th annual New York Innovative Theater Awards. Her most recent play, Romeo Pimp, will have its world premier at The King Black Box Theatre in Toronto opening in September 2025. She has written several award-winning short films that have screened at festivals throughout North America and the UK. More at www.jessemcqueen.com.

Andy Lyberopoulosis a relentless storyteller with a knack for creating narratives that stick. From penning his first novel The Blood Mile to bringing history to life with the WWII stage epic State of Women, Andy has always been about surprising audiences and delivering stories that resonate deeply across various genres. He’s currently co-writing the upcoming Wren Original, Whitechapel, and writing and developing a bold new series for a WWE wrestler. In the feature realm, Andy is writing an action/comedy for a major motion picture studio slated for pre-production next year.  When he’s not immersed in writing scripts for screen or stage, Andy flexes his creative muscles as a Brand Communications Director, building game-changing ideas for global brands across Canada, the U.S., and the UK.