Award-winning poet, dancer, activist and educator Janice Mirikitani (1942–2021) was internationally known and respected for her life-long commitment to addressing the horrors of war and for advocating against institutional racism and the enslavement of women and the poor.
Singer and showgirl best known for her comedic role as Minnie Ho in The World of Suzie Wong on Broadway.
A talented dancer and actress, Reiko Sato (1931–81) gained visibility as a performer on Broadway and in Hollywood and had some success fighting racial typecasting.
Versatile Nisei performer and literary artist who made her mark in mainstream circles in New York during the postwar era.
Australian choreographer
American dancer and choreographer.
Susan Kikuchi was a member of the Martha Graham Dance Company (MGDC) and served as Director of the Graham Ensemble and School, and Artistic Program Manager of MGDC. She has re-staged many Graham works for the MGDC, Joffrey Ballet, Boston Conservatory and other companies.
Pioneering dancer, percussionist, teacher, ethnologist, and therapist
Monae Smith, known as Medusa, is the Queen of Underground Hip Hop in the Pacific Northwest.
In 2022, Morgan achieved a historic milestone by becoming the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s first Black woman ballerina in its fifty year existence.