Flying in the face of fear with Catie Zambri-Riggs

Catie Zambri Riggs has been a long-time lover of the pick and a writer in our 2023 festival. She’s BACK - now joining us onstage as an actor and we couldn’t be happier! Catie stopped by our blog. Our chat includes some sage advice for her 25-year old self (we second it!) and a good reminder of all the CP feels. 

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 25yo self: Apologies, I don't remember all of you. You must have been fun. So my "expert" advice would be...have even more fun with a side of a little foolishness because most of us won't remember you.

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

Turns Out My Cat Kevin is a Girl and It’s Fine

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

Yesterday I tried a revolving sushi bar for the first time - super fun!

For previous pickers: What is your CP core memory?

All the feels that come with the following: drinking Prosecco in community, witnessing Carmen act, and having one of my plays read.

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

giggles and guts

Describe your summer 2025 using only emojis.

🥵🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒🇮🇪🇮🇹🌊🎂

What’s keeping you going right now? 

My fam and Le Résistance!

Check out Catie on Monday, July 14. Get on our waitlist- you’ll be happy you did.