Andi Raquel

Arts worker, poet, performer, based in Tkaronto.

About Me

Andi Raquel (they/them) is a Mad, Queer, Latinx, Gender-weirdo. They write sad sad poetry that sometimes gets published, and occasionally create interesting experimental music with their pals. In their free time, they enjoy supporting fellow 2SQTBIPOC artists by attending community events and performances in Toronto and beyond.

Poetry

I've been writing poetry for as long as I can remember. Since 2016 I have been performing my original poetry in showcases, and have been published in both print and digital publications.

Selected poetry samples:

Publications

I have poems published in the following independent publications:

  • IdentiQueer (Ashley T) - Print, 2026 Instagram

  • Nature & Nurture (Dyke Rag) - Print, 2026 Instagram

  • Juxt-A-Zine (Juxtaposition Arts) - Print, 2026 Website

  • Tender Zine (L Morris) - Digital & Print, 2026 Read Online

  • Dreaming Otherwise (Whippersnapper Gallery) - Digital & Print, 2024 Read Online

  • Metamorphosis (The Elysian Chronicles) - Digital, 2024 Linktree

  • The Sad Issue (Feels Zine) - Print, 2024 Purchase

  • When do we go? (Yikes Theatre) - Digital & Print, 2023 Read Online

Performances

Highlights of where I have performed my original poetry:

  • IdentiQueer Launch - Wildseed Centre for Art & Activism, April 2026

  • Sad LIVE AND IN PERSON Launch and 7th Anniversary Party (FEELS zine) - Society Clubhouse, January 2024

  • Trans Day of Remembrance (the519) - the519, November 2023

  • Probably Probably Poetry (Probably Theatre) - The Tranzac, August 2023

  • BIPOC Open Mic (BIPOCalypse) - Glitter Bean Cafe, July 2019

Get in touch

Want to work together? Feel free to reach out! Priority goes to 2SQTBIPOC-centered projects based in Tkaronto.