Bessie Zolno (She/Her/Hers)

Hi!

I am a performer and Violence and Intimacy Choreographer. I hold a BA in Musical Theater with a minor in Stage Combat from Columbia College Chicago. I choreographed and assisted over 12 films and theatrical productions for CCC along with other projects throughout the city. I am originally from the Bay Area where I apprenticed Dave Maier, Dueling Arts Full Instructor of Theatrical Combat, at the SF Opera, Magic Theater, Cal Shakes, Shotgun, and Marin Theater Company. Additionally in the Bay Area, I have co-taught the "Fight Like A Girl" class at Shakesperience. I am so grateful for the wonderfully supportive fight and intimacy communities and the many friends and mentors I have made along the way. 

   


Skill Proficiency History

Date Weapon Location Grade

MACE Firearms Intensive

Jan 8, 2020 Firearm Rosemont, Illinois Recommended Pass

Columbia College Chicago Fall 19 #3

Dec 12, 2019 Small Sword Chicago, Illinois Basic Pass
Dec 12, 2019 Broadsword and Shield Chicago, Illinois Basic Pass
Dec 12, 2019 Knife Chicago, Illinois Basic Pass

Columbia #1 sp2019

May 8, 2019 Unarmed Chicago, Illinois Recommended Pass
May 8, 2019 Broadsword Chicago, Illinois Recommended Pass
May 8, 2019 Rapier and Dagger Chicago, Illinois Basic Pass