One of the most anticipated published poets of this generation, jessica Care moore is making a literary, theatrical and musical impact on the world that will help define the art of words. You’ve already witnessed the dynamic young voice from the Motor city that swept the nationally televised It’s Showtime at the Apollo’s notoriously tough audiences off their feet, winning a record five consecutive weeks with her powerful lyrics. jessica Care moore made history and is recognized as an Apollo Legend.
jessica Care moore has shared stages and worked with literary and musical artists George Clinton, Nas, Ossie Davis, Mos Def, Gregory Hines, CeCe Winans, Anthony David, Roy Ayers, Gil Scott Herron, Sonia Sanchez, Steve Harvey, Cedric The Entertainer, Patrice Rushen, Nikki Giovanni, The Last Poets and many more. A true renaissance woman, she is one of the returning stars of the new HBO Series Russell Simmons presents: Def Poetry Jam and has been featured on BET’s, NYLA, The Ed Gordan Show, Teen Summit, and NBC’s Today Show.
Her new theater show, Alpha Phobia, is a semi-autobiographical sketch about a female poet who believes the alphabet is trying to kill her. This innovative and insightful production premiered at the 14th St. Playhouse in Atlanta during the National Black Arts Festival in 2002 and is preparing for NY and LA premieres. She is one of the featured actors/poets in the soon to released film, Hughes Dream Harlem on STARZ, and just finished lead acting work on the Indie film His/Herstory portraying a young woman named Faida who must choose between her art, her culture and the man she loves.
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