DGF Fellows - Nambi E. Kelley
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The most valuable connection during my time was the mentorship of Diana Son. During my fellowship with DGF, I developed an adaptation of Toni Morrison’s Jazz that she championed and encouraged me to take as many risks as I  wanted while still being true to very basic storytelling. She has been pivotal in my post-fellowship life and I am proud to have shared space and time with her. My excerpt is the opening of my play, which I wrote and rewrote incessantly during my fellowship.

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Nambi E. Kelly
Nambi E. Kelly

, a writer on Showtime’s The Chi, was in residence at the National Black Theatre (NYC), winner of The Prince Prize 2019, DGF Writers Alliance Grant, The Primus Prize (finalist 2015,2019). Kelley is adapting Toni Morrison’s Jazz and developing a play based on the life of Dr. Maya Angelou. Native Son, (Samuel French), has enjoyed productions across the country, most notably, at Yale Rep and premiered in NYC through The Acting Co, summer 2019. An award-winning actress, Kelley’s performed regionally, internationally, and on television. www.nambikelley.com