Rebec­ca Wolf is a for­mer jour­nal­ist whose fic­tion and essays have appeared in many pub­li­ca­tions, includ­ing Apric­i­ty and Tablet. She is a vol­un­teer writ­ing tutor for PEN, America’s Prison Writ­ing Pro­gram, and she lived in Jerusalem as a for­eign stu­dent before attend­ing Barnard Col­lege. She lives in New Jer­sey with her family. Presented in partnership with Miami Beach JCC and Jewish Book Council.

DeSean Kirkland is an American musician, known primarily as a pianist, vocalist, and bandleader. He is also a film producer and philanthropist. Kirkland's music style blends jazz, soul, and pop, often drawing comparisons to artists like Billy Joel, Elton John, James Brown, and Marvin Gaye. He has performed extensively throughout Florida and beyond, including residencies and special events. Presented as part of The Betsy Jazz Series with support from the Jorge Perez Family Foundation creARTE.

Carmen Tomassetti is a dynamic force in the world of live entertainment—an accomplished musician, bandleader, and entertainment producer whose career spans over 30 years and countless stages. From the glimmering decks of cruise ships to the lively bars of New Jersey’s coastlines and the breezy venues of both East and West Florida, Carmen has brought his unique musical energy and seasoned versatility to audiences far and wide.