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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Stefano Esposito

Improv at Schurz High School brings neuro-divergent teens out of their shell

Jessella Santos (right), 14, performing with Yamileth Mendoza, 19, says the improv club at Carl Schurz High School is a place where “I could just be myself.” (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere / Sun-Times)

The girl with the ponytail is 14 years old, but she towers above several of the older students in the class.

Her words trickle out in a whisper or a mumble, and she looks like she isn’t quite sure what to do with her hands.

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