Ashawnti Sakina Ford

USA

Ashawnti Sakina Ford (she/her) was raised amidst the richness of Black artistic expression and creativity. It was a natural progression for her to become an actress, improviser, director, playwright, arts educator, cultural producer, and now a community programs associate with TTT! Her work has consistently focused on social justice, youth empowerment, and arts accessibility.

As an actress, she has performed with theaters such as the Children’s Theater Company, St. Paul’s History Theater, Pillsbury House and Theater, Sandbox Theater Company, and more. As an educator, she has conducted workshops based on “Theater of the Oppressed” for youth in Monrovia, Liberia, and London, England. Additionally, she has curated and facilitated theater workshops for youth across the metro area and for college students in the Midwest.