ABOUT

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Sid Korpi is a professional dabbler in many arts. An award-winning actress, writer, dancer and artist,

her latest passion is painting in acrylic. Sid is a believer that all forms or art are essential to one’s soul.

A self-professed animal lover—she has 7 pets, all rescues—former English teacher, and literal tree hugger,

she draws much of her inspiration from literature and the natural world.

Actress

Sid Korpi has been acting on stage and in films for more than 30 years. She was awarded the Best Actress in a Zombie Movie award for her role in "Attack of the Moon Zombies," (true story!) and has starred in "House of Ghosts," "The Bequeather" and "The Giant Spider." For several years, she was a lead actress with the Murder Mystery Company. As a Standardized Patient for the University of Minnesota Medical School, she portrays patients with any number of ailments, ranging from paranoid schizophrenia to chronic itching, and she can cry on cue.
Nonconformist Nuptials—Wedding Officiant and Home of the Pinky Swear-emony®

Sid has been a licensed nonsectarian wedding officiant since 2007, marrying couples who break out in hives at the thought of having a cookie-cutter ceremony. She uses her skills as a former journalist to create unique-to-the-individuals ceremonies. A second option, the Pinky Swear-emony is the perfect commitment ceremony for those who choose not to legally marry but want to be officially recognized as Domestic Partners. 612-369-6877 sid@nonconformistnuptials.com www.nonconformistnuptials.com
"Good Grief: Finding Peace After Pet Loss" —Book Author

Sid's book, "Good Grief: Finding Peace After Pet Loss," has earned four literary awards, including "Best Book of the Year" for self-help from Premiere Book Awards. She performs animal chaplaincy duties, as well, such as providing grief counseling to those who have lost a beloved animal family member. www.goodgriefpetloss.com

Nonconformist: One who does not conform to, or refuses to be bound by, accepted beliefs, customs, or practices.