Stogie KenyattaAbout the Author Jamaican born and Brooklyn bred; Stogie Kenyatta was classically trained at the Afro American Studio in Harlem, Henry St. Settlement, and The Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble. A finalist in the N.Y. State Theatre competition with Artistc Director, John Houseman. He came West to College on a basketball scholarship where he studied Political Science and Screenwriting at the U of California. Over 30 television credits from Sit-coms, Film to Soap Operas. Written and directed music videos and short films. Written seven screenplays, some of which has been optioned and is producing his directorial debut of his passion-piece; a multicultural Dark Escape Comedy, "Promise of Paradise." As a Stand-up Comedian; he's appeared in Comedy Clubs around the Country and co-headlined USO Comedy Tours in Tokyo, Japan and Okinawa. The Writer/Artist of the acclaimed One Man Show; "The World is my Home - The Life of Paul Robeson". The winner of the Hollywood- Bev. Hills NAACP Best Solo Show. The play has been performed at over 100 Universities in over a dozen countries. He is one of the top Pan African Teaching Artists in the world; with a Master-Class; on how Arts & Culture forced the globe to recognize our shared humanity. Married 24 years to his soul-mate Meechi Kenyatta, proud father to son; Kahaari Shakoor and daughter; Tunisia Aminah. Kenyatta's mission is to use the Arts as a vehicle for social change, to uplift inspire and make an impact before Heaven calls. Read More Read Less