Nakeisha Daniel is a dynamic and versatile artist whose work as an actor, director, and intimacy choreographer has been showcased on stage and screen. A proud native of Atlanta, Georgia, Nakeisha discovered her passion for theater at an early age, which led her to pursue a BFA in Musical Theater from Shorter College and an MFA in Acting from Penn State University. As a dedicated advocate for arts education, she believes it is a privilege to inspire creativity in others. Nakeisha currently serves as Assistant Professor of African American Theatre and Performance at the College of Charleston and the Region 4 Coordinator for the American College Theatre Festival ASPIRE Arts Leadership Program, continuing her commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists and leaders. Nakeisha is a 2025-26 Long-term Public Humanities Fellow at the Folger Shakespeare Institute, as well as a participant in the 2025-26 year-long combined-mode workshop, “Shakespeare and Black Performing Women”. Nakeisha is also a 2026 Fellow in Producing 101 for Theatre Producers of Color. She is the founding artistic director of The Well Theatre Company in Charleston, SC. Nakeisha is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, SAG-Eligible, and Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.