Actor and writer Christina Igaraividez (Latinaish TV) talks about Celiac Disease and the complications that come with it — beyond the gluten allergy — like the struggle of grocery shopping, dining out and the perception that Celiac isn’t that serious.

About Christina Igaraividez: Christina Igaraividez is a writer, performer, producer and storyteller. Whether it’s an ensemble production or a digital short, she is constantly working on how to get people to laugh (and sometimes cry). She has trained in comedy across Chicago, New York and Los Angeles at places like Second City, iO, and UCB. Her YouTube channel has received notoriety from outlets such as HuffPo, Perez Hilton, LA Weekly, Upworthy and was a finalist for the Sundance YouTube New Voices Lab. Christina has a strong passion for storytelling and has performed across various stages in L.A., has taught storytelling at The Ruby, corporate seminars, conferences and has won multiple StorySlam competitions at the Moth as well as a Moth Mainstage performer. She is also ensemble member of Teatro Luna (the country’s first Pan-Latina theater company) and with Teatro Luna West (LA chapter) she co-produced a new audiobook of short stories that is an Audible Original titled Talking While Female & Other Dangerous Acts that features 25 stories from Latinas across the U.S. on the themes of risk and resilience. She is the co-creator for the social media comedy channel Latinaish TV (found on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube).