In what way/s are you involved with THE NAKED I: SELF-DEFINED?
I am acting in a performance piece called “My Dearest Selene;” I play a character who exhibits a lot of fear. Toward the end of the piece I get to transform into a goddess-like character.
Why is it important to tell the stories in THE NAKED I?
These stories and creative pieces are important because they focus on actual things that face the GLBTQ community; these stories also bring awareness to certain important issues.
What aspects of your identity do you hope to express through your involvement with THE NAKED I?
I am a trans woman of color. I want to portray a beautiful powerful black trans goddess as my character who I want to connect with in my everyday life.
Talk about your background as an artist. What sort of artistic experience are you bringing to this production?
I have been doing theatre arts since I was a kid. I went to a high school for the performing arts, as well as being a part of several theatre companies. I have always had a passion for theatre.
What social issues are important to you and how do they inform your work?
Trans and racial equality issues are very important to me because I am a trans women of color and I believe that absolutely nobody should be treated as less than. I try to make sure that I incorporate these issues in my work by being involved in the community and doing what I can to make a difference.
What is your favorite hangout spot and why?
I love to hang out at home (I know boring!) but I get to cook and get creative when I get to make a wig or something.
Tell us about your pets, real or imaginary.
I have a Chihuahua named Biko and a fat chubby cat name Maltese. Biko and Maltese get along very well; they like to play fight but then the next minute they are grooming each other. They are my babies and I love them very much.
What other projects are you working on or hope to work on?
I hope to continue performing and going to auditions. I hope to be in another fantastic play soon.