Tessa Fontaine

Tessa Fontaine is an American author and performance artist known for her compelling storytelling and work blending journalism, performance, and memoir. She gained recognition for her memoir "The Electric Woman," which recounts her experiences traveling with a traveling carnival and performing as a fire-eater and circus act, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and family. Fontaine’s work often combines personal narrative with elements of the performing arts, creating immersive and thought-provoking experiences that examine the human condition and the transformative power of performance.