Melissa Harris, AKA "Gangsta Care Bear," is an ASL Interpreter by profession, but many would say the stage is where she belongs. Her stories and poems will make you think, laugh, shed that one Denzel Glory tear, or run and hug a stranger. Melissa's tagline, "I give drive-by hugs" shows her relentless pursuit of spreading love and kindness. Born and raised in New England and residing in The Queen City for over 30 years produces a youthful 50-plus-year-old, Jack Daniels loving, Chuck Taylor wearing, Queer Buddhist who will teach you how to meditate and knit you some socks!.