Flying in the face of fear with Lena Kaminsky

What would CP be without Lena Kaminsky? Let’s not find out! She is back on the CP page, returning as a writer, and she is pouring a dirty cocktail for our 25th year that you won’t want to miss.

Cherry Picking turns 25 this year - which means it’s due for a quarter-life crisis. What advice would you give to your past or future 25 year old self, or to Cherry Picking right now?

To my past 25 year old self: What other people think of you is none of your business.

It’s our Silver Anniversary this year – if you had your own heavy metal band what would you call it?

Red Dog (also the name of my current dog).

Tell us about the last time you tried something brand new?

Took an arm balance class — can confirm, gravity works like a charm.

What is your CP core memory?

Laughter and a super supportive vibe. 

If Cherry Picking were a cocktail (or mocktail), what would be in it?

An adult version of a Shirley Temple: A Dirty Shirley.

Describe your summer 2025 using only emojis.

🙏🏞😵‍💫🎢📝♻️♥️

What’s keeping you going right now? 

My funny bone. 

Don’t miss Lena’s newest play, Lucky, on Wednesday, July 16th at the one and only Wild Project.