Deepa Ambekar’s performing career includes a handful of Moth StorySlams, the Moth Radio hour, Risk!, Singling and various other storytelling shows and podcasts. With her South Asian background, she enjoys telling stories about awkward moments involving palak paneer, skin bleaching cream and other mortifying reflections on her childhood. Formerly a party hostess at Chuck E. Cheese’s, Deepa currently works in the public sector. She also developed a “Storytelling for Lawyers” class and has taught law students as well as experienced litigators. She recently had a baby girl and is excited to perform in front of an audience larger than one.