Nakeisha Daniel is a dynamic and versatile artist whose work as a director, actor, choreographer, and intimacy choreographer has been showcased on national and international stages, as well as on screen. A proud native of Atlanta, Georgia, Nakeisha discovered her passion for theater at an early age, leading her to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater, a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Penn State University, and further studies in London and Canada.

 

Nakeisha was honored to serve as the inaugural Guest Artist in Residence at The Citadel: The Military College of South Carolina and is a 2018 Eugene O’Neill Theater Center Cabaret and Performance Fellow. She is also a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA).

 

A dedicated advocate for arts education, Nakeisha’s mission is to transform student learning and empower educators through arts integration. She has collaborated with esteemed organizations such as The Alliance Theatre, Charleston Gaillard Center, The Citadel, College of Charleston, East Tennessee State University, The Kennedy Center, and Engaging Creative Minds.

 

Currently, Nakeisha serves as Assistant Professor of African American Theatre and Performance at the College of Charleston. She also contributes as the Region 4 Coordinator for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) ASPIRE Arts Leadership Program, continuing her commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists and leaders.

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