Tess Kelly is a sophomore at Orange High School near Cleveland, Ohio who is thrilled to be part of Rising Voices this year. She writes short stories and poetry, which she performs at open mic nights around the city. Aside from a strong passion for the written word, Tess loves rock music, politics, and her close-knit temple in the small Jewish community of Elyria, Ohio. She participates in Lake Erie Ink, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing love of writing to underprivileged youth in Cleveland.