Tell us about a little bit about your philanthropic endeavors and what you have next on the horizon?
"I have recently become obsessed with the nonprofit Chicago Children's Choir. After 56 years of wearing the same uniform, they have commissioned me to develop a new look for the children. The partnership has now positioned me as the costume designer for their upcoming musical with the Lookingglass Theatre, "Sita Ram," which will take place on December 14 and 15 at the Harris Theater."

"As part of my collaboration with them, I am matching the uniform funding so that we are able to upgrade the uniforms to silks and more high-fashion options. Working with these children has really allowed me to step out of the box as a designer and really expand my horizons to new ventures. The children themselves are inner-city CPS students and just so full of talent and promise."