Jessie Marino's work as composer, musician and media artist pays attention to the virtuosity of common activities, explores ritualistic absurdity, and delights in the archeology of recent media. She is co-founder and director of the experimental performance collective, On Structure; and co-artistic director and cellist with Ensemble Pamplemousse. We chatted a lot about how vital community and friendship is to her work, how it informs the kind of work she makes. Jessie also has a great perspective on the intersection of music and socio-political ideals.