Thembi (she/her) is a director, playwright, actress, and educator with over twenty years of experience synthesizing social justice, American history, and performing arts. Directing highlights include BR'ER COTTON by Tearrance A. Chisholm, DISGRACED by Ayad Akhtar, EVERYBODY by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, YELLOWMAN by Dael Orlandersmith, and several of her own plays, including WTF HAPPNED TO BABY SISTER?!. Ms. Duncan holds a B.A. in Theatre, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Maryland and is pursuing an M.S. in Instructional Design and Educational Technology from SUNY Potsdam. To learn more, visit thembiduncan.com.