DJ Profiles

Eli Chi aka Chico Chi (he/they) is a tender queer and transmasculine DJ, creative, & fashionistx based in Oakland, CA. He is ⅓ of Hunnies & Hot Sauce, a DJ crew that creates events and spaces that center queer and transgender people of color. Chi is also the co-founder of Tender Bois Club, a trans music & creative production house. Chico, which means boy in Spanish, is an ode to Chi’s trans identity and Chinese-Cuban roots. This hyphenated identity influences Chi’s eclectic song selection, curating multi-genre vibes that’ll take you on a journey into nostalgia and beyond.