“If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive. ”
— Audre Lorde
Bio
It’s been said, that you can't do anything about the length of your life, but you CAN do something about its width and depth. Jemier is a teaching artist, graduate student, aspiring social entrepreneur, and Owner of Black Boîte Entertainment (Boutique Media Production Company). Through her work on both sides of the camera & curtain, she’s recognized the importance of art in education and the potential of entrepreneurship to alleviate social issues.
Jemier is currently pursuing a masters degree (MBA) at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management and is an alumna of both Florida State University & William Esper’s Acting Conservatory (NYC). She's also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Favorite roles include Molly in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone (American Stage); Rena in Jitney (African-American Stage Company- AASC); Wonder Woman in Sex Relationships & Sometimes Love (The Producers Club Theatre). Favorite Gigs include stage managing AASC's production of Shakespeare's Winter's Tale (TBA Recommended Production).
Awards
Manhattan Monologue Slam Champion, July 2014
Untamed Talent - Actor's Monologue Slam Showcase, January 2016
Ms. J's Class (Teaching Artist)
“I believe girls have the power to lead, change, heal, and empower the world.”
