Willow James

Willow James is a Chicago-based artist, educator, arts leader and DJ who centers his work around exploring Black identity, new works, and activism. He currently serves as the Civic Engagement Director at Definition Theatre (where is also an ensemble member). He is also a Court Theatre teaching artist, Resident Sound Designer at Artemisia Theatre, and represented by Dream Team Talent Agency.  Congo Square: Welcome to Matteson, How Blood Go, “The Clinic” (Seasons 1 & 2). Chicago: The Penelopiad (Goodman Theatre); Antigone (Court Theatre); Twelfth Night (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre), Chlorine Sky (Steppenwolf Theatre), The Band’s Visit (Writer’s Theatre), Alaiyo (Definition Theatre), Regional: TheatreSquared, American Players Theatre, NAATC, Alleyway Theatre, and Phoenix Theatre Indianapolis. worksbywillow.com

IG: @worksbywillow