Marisa Baggett is a sushi chef, writer, and creative food personality known for her innovative plant-based Japanese dishes and layered storytelling. As the first Black woman in the U.S. to graduate from professional sushi training, she has spent nearly two decades bringing unexpected culinary worlds together—from running a kosher deli in Memphis, TN to teaching plant-based sushi across the country. Influenced by the hospitality and food culture of the American South, Marisa brings warmth, depth, and a spirit of welcome to everything she creates. In 2025, she appeared as a contestant on Season 2 of Morimoto’s Sushi Master (The Roku Channel), stepping onto the national stage with the same creativity and intention that has defined her career. Today, she continues to explore identity, tradition, and flavor through writing, teaching, and community-driven culinary experiences.

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