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Zoot Velasco participated in the Arts in Corrections program at Wasco State Prison in Kern County. (Photo courtesy of Zoot Velasco)
Zoot Velasco found work as a mime, seen here in 1988. (Photo courtesy of Zoot Velasco)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsZoot Velasco has worked as a live mannequin, seen here in 1988. (Photo courtesy of Zoot Velasco)
Zoot Velasco worked as a model in his younger years. (Photo courtesy of Zoot Velasco)
Zoot Velasco served nine years as Muckenthaler Cultural Cente