In an unironically rainbow-sequined shirt, Ike Avelli beams on a Zoom call while discussing his upcoming ESL Rochester Fringe Festival performance, “50 Shades of Gay.” For the past decade, Avelli has spearheaded the sketch-comedy variety show that blends stand-up, drag, music and spectacle into a dazzling celebration of LGBTQ+ talent. “Here, you get the best […]
