Nico’s poetry speaks to the challenges and joy of inhabiting a transgender identity and body. It also speaks to what it means to be a human in times like these — how do we find our place in this world, amid civil unrest, climate catastrophe, and an ongoing mental health crisis? How do we find community, joy, and ourselves, while still being authentic and present to the suffering around us? Nico seeks to answer these questions through their writing. Nico has represented both Colorado Springs and Denver at the National Poetry Slam, regional poetry slams, and as the champion of the 2017 Capturing Fire International Queer Poetry Slam and Summit. They’ve performed across Colorado, the southwest, and all across the country.
