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Patience
Patience is a photographer and entrepreneur born and raised in Chicago. A bachelor at heart, so don't get too attached. Patience's newest endeavor is creating fine art inspired queer erotic. The company, Q-were, is a yearly calendar started 2012. Patience enjoys traveling, accumulating new experiences and occasionally acting a little foolish. She's the Master of staying up late, random conversations and always up for making new acquaintances. A member of Gene Siskel theater, a mixologist and on CMSA flag football team this lady spans from being a self proclaimed nerd to someone you'd love to hit the town with any night of the week. There's rarely a dull moment in her company.
Nicole
Nicole grew up in the beautiful Naperville western suburb and currently resides by downtown Evanston. Nicole is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and she is continuing her education at Northwestern University this Fall for a Masters degree. She volunteers her free time at the Center on Halsted and enjoys working as a manager for Walgreens Pharmacy. Nicole's favorite things are spending time with her family, friends and her pug, Ginger. She enjoys going to Ravinia Festival for concerts and exploring Chicago to try new restaurants. She's in the market for finding a healthy female, who is a lady that displays confidence, intelligence and wit. A conversation starter: Favorite movie one-liners.
Kylee
Kylee lives in Hobart, Indiana with her teenage son, who she claims is the very best part of her life. They would hit the beach and listen to music together. She loves to watch him wrestle and race his dirt bike. She says she's a tomboy at heart, but she truly enjoys the "lipstick" stage of her life. She's comfy in beat up jeans and loves to rock a cute dress and heels! When Kylee's not spending quality time at home with her family, she enjoys time out with friends over a few drinks, a lot of laughs, and hopefully, some dancing. She tends to be the life of the party--She can't help it. Kylee has a giant heart and a true love for all people. She has a career in the dental field and and take pride in helping people smile with confidence. A smile can be so inviting and contagious! She enjoys working with the public, and she feels lucky to work with such an incredible team of strong hard working Ladies! Kylee says she doesn't believe in mistakes, and she has no doubt that everyone has come into her life for different reasons and have each played a part in who she is today. And that girl is HAPPY! She's looking forward to making some new friends and hoping to find someone to call her best friend and her girlfriend to share her fun life with!
Lizzy
As a lifelong motivator she works as a personal trainer and youth performance coach. Her life's passion is helping others achieve their goals. When she's not coaching you can find her on the path training for an ultramarathon or landing tackles on the rugby pitch. She also volunteers weekly for a non-profit company helping adults with long term care disabilities. Ambition and confidence are two qualities that attract her most. Don't be surprised when she tries to impress you with her dance skills, but she will go out of her way just to see you smile.
Alena
Alena Ratner is best known for her scene in the Chicago music industry, from spinning house music all over the world to becoming part of famed band Shuteye. Alena has become a staple in Chicago as a musician and a DJ. Alena moved to Chicago in 1988 from Kiev, Ukraine, where she began her career in music. Alena has released a multitude of tracks and remixes on labels such as Greenhouse, D'Lectable, and SmartBar's Area DJ Records. In 2004 she began touring globally and played multiple gigs throughout the U.K. and Belgium, headlining at prominent venues like The Egg and The Key in London, Sankey's Soap and Casa Musica in Manchester, Nation in Liverpool, and Stinkey's Peep House in Leeds. Alena is an intelligent, outgoing, energetic, and fun person to be with (according to her friend, Lauren) as well as a wonderful confidant to engage in conversation.
Allison
Allison is one L of a girl. She holds a degree in Women's Studies from Purchase College and serves as Literary Coordinator of Pride Films & Plays' Women's Work, a writing contest for Sapphic plays and screenplays. Always the drama queen, Allison has written plays for festivals such as Snapshots (20% Theatre Chicago), Gay Play Series (Who Wants Cake? Theatre), Briefs (Theatre Out), Queer Shorts (StageQ), Girl Play (The Women's Theatre Project), and I Can't Think Straight (Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga). She also has a gay old time editing Off the Rocks: An Anthology of GLBT Writing published annually by NewTown Writers. When she is not on the write track, Allison performs in community theater, teaches drama to people with disabilities, and goes rubber duck hunting. Her favorite sound is Fran Drescher's voice and her cocktail of choice is a Shirley Temple. She also has a fondness for Mad Libs, The Argyle Sweater, and The Baby-sitters Club.
Ripley
Ripley was born and raised in Chicago. She's been playing the guitar since she was 8 years old. She's currently in the band, Ripley Caine + The Full Moon. Ripley is also the founder of CAKE Chicago, A LGBTQ art showcase that runs each month at The Red Line Tap. She used to own a vintage clothing store in San Diego called, The Turtle Lounge. Now it's being run online through ETSY. She's also an indie bookkeeper, with a myriad of different clients, one of which is, Windy City Media Group, celebrating over 25 years of LGBTQ news.
Lisa
Lisa is a Chicago based ACTOR with an increasing focus on creating quality content as an Actor and Producer, and she's always interested in meeting like-minded artists. Originally from upstate-New York, Lisa earned a BFA in Acting from East Carolina University. She moved to Chicago, and trained at SECOND CITY Improv and Music Improv Conservatories. Currently, she's co-PRODUCING & performing in the upcoming romantic comedy Web Series, Easy Abby, with Writer/Director Wendy Jo Carlton (Jamie and Jessie Are Not Together). Lisa has had the pleasure to work with fantastic Chicago THEATRE companies such as Stage Left Theatre (Warped by Barb Lhota), Profiles Theatre (Persuasion Paper 101 by Neil LaBute), and Side Project Theatre (Through the Middle Ground by Louis Cancelmi). Her VOICE OVER work includes collaborations in both the COMMERCIAL and AUDIOBOOK communities. Lisa's commercials include; Famous Footwear, Einstein Bagels, Bonefish Grill, and Giant Eagle. She is also the voice for current Audiobook titles available on iTunes, Audible, and Amazon, including PYXIS: THE DISCOVERY by K.C. Neal, the new Suspense title by Donnell Ann Bell, THE PAST CAME HUNTING, and the first in a series of Teen Fiction, THAT BOY! by Jillian Dodd.
Kiera
If you have ever wondered who the cute barista with the unforgettable smile making your Latte at the Boystown Caribou is, be thankful you are reading this. Kiera is a witty, warm, caring, funny, athletic, intelligent, fitness-lover. When Kiera is not at the gym, she is boxing, training, or escaping to Wisconsin for an afternoon on the boat. She loves all things outdoors and can be found playing softball or football with her friends on the weekends. Kiera also works as a personal trainer to help people get fit and healthy. She has worked as an EMT in the past and is in the process of earning her degree in Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine. Although Kiera has a passion for fitness, she is not afraid to let loose and have a good time. She enjoys going out with her friends to the beach, a street festival, and hanging out on a rooftop drinking a beer. The only girl to have ever truly stolen Kiera’s heart is her Shitzu-Pom mix: Olive. Wherever Kiera goes, you will see Olive by her side. Olive is one spoiled pup who has almost as big of a wardrobe as her owner and enjoys spending afternoons at the dog beach. Olive stuck by Kiera’s side during her move back to Chicago (where she is originally from) after living in Miami, while she attended the University of Miami. If you see Kiera around, make sure you say hello. She bartends at the Closet a few evenings a week and could use some new faces to keep her company during her shift. If you DO run into her, make sure you ask her to tell you a pirate joke.
Kathy
I'm 28, and a figure skating coach and I love, love, love my job! I’ve been skating since I was 3 and coaching for 10 years. I find it wonderfully fulfilling when I’m not only helping further my skaters physically, but teaching them life skills as well. I'm pretty femmy. I love wearing heels and dresses, but I'm definitely down for some hoodies and jeans and gettin dirty! ….as long as I'm not wearing the dress and heels at the time. haha. I'm very friendly, loving, and caring. Extremely forgiving and trust easily. I'm extremely loyal to those I consider good friends. I worry about and over analyze everything. I'm a Pollyanna! I see the best in people, and without thinking give them the benefit of the doubt, and I like that about myself. I've worked very hard to not become jaded and cynical, and it’s great when someone appreciates and respects that about me. I'm a complete nerd. I value good grammar, in depth conversations about politics and religion, and while I’m not afraid to wax poetic about my beliefs, I’m always willing to hear and consider opposing views. Smart chicks are HOT! ;) Intelligence goes MUCH farther with me than looks do, as I’ve found it's much harder to come by. And my secret inner bitch judges people that watch Jersey Shore. But I own up to the fact that I own all the seasons of The Hills (the ones with LC). Humor is always a panty dropper! But it needs to be witty, along with silly stupidness that forces me into a laughing fit for 10 min. I looooove to laugh. :) I also LOVE reading.. My Sony Reader is the best Xmas present I've ever gotten and am hoping to read 50 books in 2012. (I’m a little behind schedule.) I'm generally, but not always, attracted to tomboyish girls; not necessarily "butch", but more boyish than I am. What can I say? I like having the door held for me, my chair pulled out at dinner, occasional flowers.. the whole shebang; I (without meaning to! And against the feminist inside!) play pretty easily into gender roles. I am a hopeless romantic, and will swoon, without fail, to the smallest of gestures. Indeed, it’s the small gestures that make relationships worth it.
Mel
Melissa prefers to go by Mel, which she claims as the lesbian version of her name. Mel works at DS Tequila as a manager, accountant, and bartender. She has a Masters in Accounting and Finance. She always sees the same girls out and about since she works at one of the biggest lesbian hangouts in town, so she thought It might be nice to branch out a little. She's a fun person and if she's in a boring environment, well, it won't be that way for long! She loves making the ladies smile and laugh. She says nothing makes her happier. She'd like to think that she's quite the gentlemen as she caters to women in any way possible. She also loves to cook and bake. She says she's basically the gay Martha Stewart. Mel has also played the piano and drums since she was seven years old and she loves being surrounded by music. She is also interested in nutrition and exercise, and she prefers to talk to women with similar interests so that she doesn't stray from her personal goals. She's says she's 5'4 with Bieber-brown hair and brown eyes. Just look at her picture.
Lisa
Lisa is one half of the mastermind behind the brilliant and innovative website that you are reading right now. She co-founded The L Stop which has been up and running for about a year and a half. She is passionate about growing her business and enjoys being able to share all the good news that Chicago's vibrant LGBTQ community has to offer. She is also a member of the LGBTQ advisory council for the Cook County Attorney Generals office, and makes a damned good morning coffee. She is a sweet and intelligent woman; she dances but doesn't over power, she laughs but doesn't snort. Lisa has that calm, quiet Mex-Tex charm (and more than a few plaid shirts) that she brought with her to Chicago and never lost touch of who she is or where she comes from.
Casey
Casey just graduated from DePaul university with a creative writing degree. She work from home for a marketing company so her schedule is very flexible. When she's not working, she often fills her evenings doing standup comedy. She make a lot of really really dorky jokes, and not always at good times, so wit and a great sense of humor is always a must. If a certain lady also had a beautiful laugh, that's a huge plus. Casey loves dancing and cooking. And while both activities are fun to do solo, the true joy comes from sharing these passions with a partner. Casey seriously believes that one of the sexiest things in the world is dipping a beautiful girl on the dance floor. That, and making her breakfast the next morning. She enjoys taking girls out for dinner and dancing, but a girl who can have just as much fun with a night of home cooking, scrabble and a movie, that girl is one she wants to woo. Flexibility and enthusiasm are important too.
Deb
Do I think I am the most eligible queer bachelorette? I would like to think I am. I see myself as a very successful, romantic and caring lesbian. I have been out since college and have been working on my film career. I came to Chicago and got a degree in web design, and worked with my family until I took a leap of faith and moved to NY, (followed by a move right back home to Chicago). I joined the bowling team during the Gay Games and was honored to attend both the opening and closing parties. When The Center on Halsted opened, I was one of the early participants of most of their women’s events; even leading a monthly film series called Women’s Movie Night. Soon after that I started the Single Lesbians in the City meet up group which is still growing strong and more women are joining every month. I also volunteered with Equality Illinois and went to Springfield twice to help pass the Civil Union Bill. After that I joined the Lesbian Leadership Council and continue to attend events for HRC, LCCP, Equality Illinois, and The L Stop. So do all of these things make me the most eligible queer bachelorette? You decide.
A local DJ, musician and Audio engineer. Studied Film & Video Sound at Columbia College Chicago. Loves hockey, history (particularly Chicago history) and possesses a strange ability for remembering random, and often useless facts.
Veronica
Veronica, 23, is the one queer Latina that you need to know. She is one sexy, sassy nerd that doesn't let anything stop her, not even her physical disability nor wheelchair. She is a public health professional who works hard in advocating for social change in the LGBTQ community and others. When she's not working, you can find her dancing in the street, in living room, or anywhere the dance bug hits her. Fun fact? Her first tattoo (on her breast) is a tribute to an alter ego: a tiger.
Jenna
Jenna is 26. She is a farm girl at heart, and she moved to the city only 3 years ago. She boasts that she can drive tractors and can teach a woman how to slap some leather (We're talking about line-dancing steps--of course you knew that). She's currently studying software engineering at UIC, and she likes math. She admits that she's a pretty big geek. She's only ever really been in one serious relationship that lasted 3 years from 2006-2009. Other than that, she's been been single. She says she's always been clueless on how dating works, and she supposes that she's just really traditional. She says she's looking for that perfect someone. Then again, who isn't?
Emily
Emily grew up in Southern California, came to Chicago for college, fell in love with the city, and has been here ever since. She works in the loop as a consultant in the healthcare industry and is avidly involved in volunteer work for multiple charities through work and in her personal time. Emily can also be considered yoga-obsessed and spends what little free time she has on the mat. She also plays and captains teams for CMSA softball, flag football, dodgeball, and occasionally soccer. When not leading a sporty life, Emily loves seeing live music, reading, and enjoying a good craft brew with friends.You May Also Like:
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Cool. Though, I’d almost prefer popularity contest over ‘who can click the most’ contest.
Posted by Aisha | September 14, 2012, 10:50 pmIf i vote for Femmily, do i vote for the two ladies in the picture?
Femmily should be disqualified and join most eligible bachelorettes instead.. or most eligible couple?
I am confused. i voted for Deb instead, I like her.
Posted by shakira | September 17, 2012, 7:37 pmShakira–Femmily is actually just the blonde in the picture, sorry if it wasn’t clear!
Aisha–we hope that people read he brief descriptions that accompany each photo so that you can judge who you think qualifies as “most eligible” instead of simply making it a popularity contest. It’s different for everyone!
again, apologies for any confusion!
Thank you both so much for participating!
Posted by Leah | September 18, 2012, 3:26 amAll of you ladies are beautiful!!!!!!
Posted by Kylee | September 19, 2012, 12:20 amKylee is the most amazing, beautiful woman inside and out! She definitely has my vote!!!!!
Posted by Jayne Spencer | September 19, 2012, 12:25 pm