Zoe

Bitter Jester Music Festival Judge

Zoe is the creator and host of the multi-media platform Music Mukbang, a destination to find new music, listen to (and watch) interviews, and more!

Zoe has interviewed over fifty established artists from labels including Columbia, Republic, Geffen, and Def Jam. She also likes to interview and feature local artists in the Chicagoland community. Some notable podcast guests include: X Ambassadors, Beach Bunny, Peach Pit, and Armani White.

Zoe studied Advertising and Public Relations at The University of Illinois and was involved in two radio stations on campus where she hosted her radio show “Pizza FM.” She was also the social media manager for WPGU while in school.

She still is connected with the local music scene in Champaign/Urbana and regularly features local bands - both nationally as well as in the Champaign/Urbana and Chicagoland areas.

On Music Mukbang’s social media channels, Zoe features local record and music stores, conducts concert reviews, and does concert photography. Some notable artists she has photographed include: The Kid Laroi, Beach Bunny, JID, Ericdoa, to name just a few.

Fun fact: Music Mukbang has a video of a cicada playing a Stratocaster! Don’t believe it?! Join the thousands who do and see for yourself!

Zoe is excited to be a first-time Bitter Jester judge for the exciting 2025 season!