Sophia Lucia's experimental variety show "Freak Show Cabaret" is known in local hideouts from Chicago to Paris! Random Acts was proud to stream this installment during our RATFest Digital Fringe Festival in April 2020. ​

Local artist Emma Grace performs a set at #SafeSpace in December 2018. The #SafeSpace variety series ran from March 2018-April 2020, featuring hundreds of disenfranchised artists while raising funds for various organizations like Planned Parenthood and Brave Space Alliance. 
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A "lost" variety show presented on television in 1954, featuring all Black talent.

The Betty White Show is a television series that aired on KTLA in 1952 and 1953, and on NBC in 1954. The show was a daytime talk show that also featured entertainment segments that are typical of variety shows. Betty White served as both host and producer. While the show was a ratings success, the series was canceled after White refused demands to fire a black cast member.  ​

Sophia Lucia welcomes the new year with a special "Freak Show Cabaret." 

Sophia Lucia is an experimental musician, performer, and writer. She is based out of Chicago & Paris. She writes and produces her own one-woman variety show entitled, 'Freak Show Cabaret!’ and recently released her debut album.  Also available as a video on our YouTube channel. @freakshowcabaret