Christina Pacione-Zayas, PhD | IL State Senator

“Currently, the proposed site is vacant, and Uprising Theater’s plan is to build a fully-functioning performing arts and cultural center that will stimulate economic growth, provide jobs, and a greater number of cultural opportunities to the community, especially in light of the pandemic, in which many of our artistic venues didn’t survive.”

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Eva-Dina Delgado | Illinois State Representative

“The proposed site at 2905 N Milwaukee Avenue was originally built as a Nickelodeon theater and functioned as such from 1912-1919. Uprising’s commitment to honoring this legacy by building a physical space for its artistic work, in addition to its use as a public gathering space by both Uprising and other community members, will restore an important component of Avondale’s legacy.”

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Nick Heineman & Jennifer Estlin | CIVL

“As a Palestinian American theater and arts organization, Uprising’s mission is to provide a platform for historically marginalized communities, bringing diverse groups together to make them stronger. I believe Uprising’s work will have a deep and lasting economic impact and cultural impact, revitalizing a significant community in the city of Chicago.”

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