I got to interview John Leguizamo, one of my artistic heroes!

The performer is currently in final rehearsals for his new theatrical piece, John Leguizamo: Latin History for Morons. The solo show — his sixth to date — begins its world premiere run at Berkeley Repertory Theatre on Friday, Jul. 1. Directed by Berkeley Rep artistic director Tony Taccone, it’s a 90-minute blitz through the much-overlooked contributions of Latinos to U.S. history.

Read the whole interview at KQED Arts