Feature for November 30, 2011: Maya Phillips

Maya Phillips performs on the Cantab open mic. (Photo by Marshall Goff.)

Maya Phillips performs on the Cantab open mic. (Photo by Marshall Goff.)

Maya Phillips grew up in Long Island. She is pursuing a degree in Writing, Literature, and Publishing at Emerson College in Boston, Mass. She was a member of Emerson College’s 2010 and 2011 CUPSI teams, as well as a member of the 2011 Boston Cantab Team. She is the current curator and SlamMaster of Emerson College’s slam series. She splits her time between the Boston and New York poetry scenes. Maya also works as one of the hosts at the Boston Poetry Slam.

Doors for the show open at 7:15. The open mic begins at 8:00 and the feature performs at approximately 10:00. An open poetry slam in the 8×8 series will follow. The show is 18+ (ID required) and the cover charge is $3.