The Performer & Writer
Onyi (pronounced Own-Yee) Okoli graduated in 2008 from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and a minor certificate in Communication. During her sophomore year in college, Onyi restarted the Black Entertainment and Theatrical Association, a student-run organization. She has directed and starred in George C.Wolfe’s The Colored Museum, the 2005 & 2006 BETA Sketch Comedy Shows, and her own play, The Light in the Darkness. Onyi also directed August Wilson’s Fences in honor of his legacy. She is currently performing with the Children's Theater Association in Baltimore.
Inspired by Danny Hoch, the founder of Hip Hop Theatre in New York, Onyi wrote her one-woman show, Charmed, I'm Sure! and premiered it on campus her junior year. She is happy to perform it once again for her peoples in Baltimore aka Baldimo' aka Bmore aka CHARM CITY!!!
Befriend her on Facebook! Follow her on Twitter (_Onyi_)! Catch up with her on her blogspot: www.vignettesofmysoul.blogspot.com!
Inspired by Danny Hoch, the founder of Hip Hop Theatre in New York, Onyi wrote her one-woman show, Charmed, I'm Sure! and premiered it on campus her junior year. She is happy to perform it once again for her peoples in Baltimore aka Baldimo' aka Bmore aka CHARM CITY!!!
Befriend her on Facebook! Follow her on Twitter (_Onyi_)! Catch up with her on her blogspot: www.vignettesofmysoul.blogspot.com!