Beyond Theater Blog

There are artists who perform, and then there are artists who embody purpose. Knowbody, this year’s featured performer at the Jasai Open Mic, is the latter, an all-in-one lyricist, musician, dancer, and educator whose journey is rooted in legacy, authenticity, and evolution

When Naima the Self Love Poet steps on stage, she’s not just performing—she’s healing, inspiring, and awakening the love we often forget to give ourselves. Her poetry is a revolution wrapped in rhythm, vulnerability, and truth