Jacoby Cochran is an award-winning writer, professor, and master storyteller from the Southside of Chicago. He currently hosts 'The Moth Live' and 'Karaoke Storytellers,' a show blending live music and true stories to drive connections around the city. Jacoby has recently been featured by NPR, The Laugh Factory, and The Museum of Contemporary Art. On the side, he is a communications instructor with City Colleges and DePaul University, hosts elaborate cooking events, and coaches public speaking and storytelling workshops across the nation.