EDUCATION
MFA MASTER of FINE ARTS, Department of Television, Film & Media Studies
TELEVISION * FILM * THEATRE (TVFT) & MEDIA STUDIES
California State University, Los Angeles
(2009 - 2013)
BA BACHELOR of ARTS, THEATRE
University of Kentucky
(2002-2006)
AA ASSOCIATE of ARTS, RADIO BROADCASTING
Los Angeles Valley College
(2000-2002)
MFA MASTER of FINE ARTS, Department of Television, Film & Media Studies
TELEVISION * FILM * THEATRE (TVFT) & MEDIA STUDIES
California State University, Los Angeles
(2009 - 2013)
BA BACHELOR of ARTS, THEATRE
University of Kentucky
(2002-2006)
AA ASSOCIATE of ARTS, RADIO BROADCASTING
Los Angeles Valley College
(2000-2002)
OBJECTIVE
To Encourage, Inspire and Inform through Art Education, Entertainment Education.
QUALIFICATIONS
Increased enrollment at Los Angeles Valley Community College. Promotion of Diversity Recruitment for the University of Kentucky. Implemented an Independent Living Program for Youth at Risk. Professional Stand-Up Comedienne and Mistress of Ceremonies. Producer of One Woman Show about Dementia / Alzheimer's disease.
EDUCATION
2009-2013 California State University – Los Angeles, Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Television, Film & Theatre
2007-2008 University of Kentucky – College of Public Health, Master of Public Health (Post Bac)
2002-2006 Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, University of Kentucky
2000-2002 Associate of Arts - Radio Broadcasting, Los Angeles Valley College
RELATED CLASS WORK
Writing for Mass Media
Critical Studies
Broadcast Journalism (Radio)
Oral Communication / Public Speaking
Television / Film / Theatre / Dance / Music
Visual Storytelling African Art History
Acting III Scene Study- (Realism)
Costume Construction & Design Directing II
Dramatic Structure Critical Studies
Script Analysis Vocal Production for Stage
Make Up for the Theatre Scene Design
New Media / Marketing / Sales / Promotional Advertising / Production / Publicist
EMPLOYMENT
2021 - 2022 Civic Artist In Residency (C.A.I.R.) @ Civic Lex - Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG), KY Social Services - Family Care Center (Teen Mothers), Audrey Grevious Center (At Risk Youth), Lexington Senior Centers (Life Lane, Bell House, Black & Williams Center, and the Charles Young Community Center).
2017- 2022 Scholar for Prime Time Family Reading with Kentucky Humanities, Inc
2016 - 2022 Chautauqua Performer with Kentucky Humanities, Inc.
2017 - 2017 Board Member on Lexington Community Radio WLXU 93.9FM and El Pulso Latino 95.7FM
2016-2017 Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center, Artistic Director
2016-2017 Lexington Fayette County Urban Government - Family Care Center
Theatre Teacher
2016-Present Young Women's Division Leader - SGI Organization
2015-2016 University of Kentucky-College of Fine Arts, Department of Theatre
Theatre Instructor
2009-2013 Teaching Assistant, Graduate Assistant, Playwright
California State University, Los Angeles
2007-2008 Executive Assistant,
University of Kentucky, College of Engineering
2007-2008 Theatre Teacher, Instructor
Fayette County Public Schools
2007-2008 Diversity Recruiter,
University of Kentucky, College of Fine Arts
2004-2006 Actress / Performer Department of Theatre,
University of Kentucky
2002-2004 On-Air Radio Personality, 88.1 WRFL ,
University of Kentucky Radio
Marketing, Voice Over, News, Public Service Announcements (PSA) and Interviews.
2002-2004 Multi-Media Engineer, University of Kentucky,
School of Journalism. Student & Community Liaison. Sales and Promotions.
2000-2002 Radio Station General Manager - Broadcasting Producer @ KVCM,
Los Angeles Valley Community College
Programming Director, Concert Coverage
Crowd Control, Sales, Producer, Weather
Reports, Traffic News Coordinator, Promotions.
2000-2002 Audio-Visual Technician,
Los Angeles Valley Community College
Video / Audio Producer, Camera Person,
Chyron Generator, Teleprompter Operator
Video Disc Jockey. Broadcaster for Sporting
Events. Speech Communications, Student Teacher
English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor.
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
Los Angeles Valley Community College Graduated Cum Laude, Dean’s List. Commissioner of Student Government
Student Activity Board, Student of the Year Leadership Award, Mentor of the Year - YMCA Black Achiever’s
AWARDS
Lola Robinson Theatre Scholarship for dedication to the art of theatre. Raymond Smith Theatre Scholarship for leadership. Carol S. Sutton Journalism Award for dedication to the art of Theatre.
Comedienne / Actress Professional Stand Up Comedian @ the World Famous Comedy Store, Uptown Comedy Club, Boston Comedy Club and Live at the Apollo in New York.
Radio & Voice Over “In The Know” and 411 Radio Personality. Crowd Control, Parade and Concert Coverage. Interviews with top celebrities comic. Weather reports and Traffic News on Power 106FM and 92.3 The Beat in Los Angeles, California. Local cable and radio shows as a cable television Video Disc Jockey. Narrator and Actress for Television, Film and Stage as a Professional Stand Up Comedienne as a principle character.
Mistress of Ceremonies Christopher Street West parades in Los Angeles for Gay Pride Festival. Black Satin Jazz Concert with Teena Marie and saxophonist Pamela Williams. Warm Up for Damon Wayans and Marsha Warfield at the world famous Comedy Store live on the Sunset strip in Hollywood, California.
Honors / Awards / Citations / Publications / Experience
AIDS Benefit: Raised millions of dollars for AIDS Marathon to fund research.
Crippled Children’s Society: Headliner in comedy show fundraiser @ The Comedy Store.
Interviews: Readers Magazine – Interviewed as the #1 Mistress of Ceremonies in LA.
FYI Magazine – Interviewed as having the most controversial entertaining sold out show in LA, seen weekly by celebrities, politician and VIPs. Amsterdam Newspaper – Volunteer work to help feed the homeless as seen on New York’s Channel 1 News.
Let’s Talk About Sex, Principle Character New Line Pictures - September 1999
How To Be A Player, Principle Character Gramercy Pictures - July 1998
Cripped Children’s Society, Comedienne / MC Hollywood, CA - April 1997
Wayan Brothers Show, Actress Paramount Studios - January 1997
Malcolm & Eddie Show, Warm-Up Comedian Sony Studios - October 1996
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Tour M/C, Comedienne Hilo, Hawaii - June 1996
Me’Shell Ndegeocello, Mistress of Ceremonies Palm Springs, CA - March 1996
Radio & Voice Over “In The Know” and 411 Radio Personality. Crowd Control, Parade and Concert Coverage. Interviews with top celebrities comic. Weather reports and Traffic News on Power 106FM and 92.3 The Beat in Los Angeles, California. Local cable and radio shows as a cable television Video Disc Jockey. Narrator and Actress for Television, Film and Stage as a Professional Stand Up Comedienne as a principle character.
Mistress of Ceremonies Christopher Street West parades in Los Angeles for Gay Pride Festival. Black Satin Jazz Concert with Teena Marie and saxophonist Pamela Williams. Warm Up for Damon Wayans and Marsha Warfield at the world famous Comedy Store live on the Sunset strip in Hollywood, California.
Honors / Awards / Citations / Publications / Experience
AIDS Benefit: Raised millions of dollars for AIDS Marathon to fund research.
Crippled Children’s Society: Headliner in comedy show fundraiser @ The Comedy Store.
Interviews: Readers Magazine – Interviewed as the #1 Mistress of Ceremonies in LA.
FYI Magazine – Interviewed as having the most controversial entertaining sold out show in LA, seen weekly by celebrities, politician and VIPs. Amsterdam Newspaper – Volunteer work to help feed the homeless as seen on New York’s Channel 1 News.
Let’s Talk About Sex, Principle Character New Line Pictures - September 1999
How To Be A Player, Principle Character Gramercy Pictures - July 1998
Cripped Children’s Society, Comedienne / MC Hollywood, CA - April 1997
Wayan Brothers Show, Actress Paramount Studios - January 1997
Malcolm & Eddie Show, Warm-Up Comedian Sony Studios - October 1996
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Tour M/C, Comedienne Hilo, Hawaii - June 1996
Me’Shell Ndegeocello, Mistress of Ceremonies Palm Springs, CA - March 1996