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Maya-Camille Broussard

Maya-Camille Broussard

Maya-Camille Broussard is the chef and owner of Justice of the Pies, a bakery that specializes in sweet and savory pies, quiches and tarts. Located on the South Side of Chicago, Justice of the Pies is a social mission-based bakery that considers itself to be a steward for fairness and equality and focuses on initiatives surrounding food issues.

Maya-Camille is one of the stars of Bake Squad, which aired its second season in January 2023 on Netflix. She was handpicked by Chef Christina Tosi of Milk Bar and has been anointed the “Flavor Maven” for her keen sense of smell and taste. Broussard was also a finalist for Outstanding Baker in the 2022 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards. In the winter of 2023, Maya-Camille was named Pastry Chef of the Year by Esquire magazine.

Maya-Camille released her book titled, Justice of the Pies: Sweet and Savory Pies, Quiches, and Tarts plus Inspirational Stories from Exceptional People: A Baking Book in the fall of 2022.

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