I am a Spoken Word artist, host, comedian and writer specializing in celebratory events, weddings, graduations, birthday parties and event nights. I have been performing poetry professionally for 10 years and have shared my work with the Smithsonian, the National Basketball Association, TedxTalks and many other museums, television broadcast and local institutions. I will provide each client with a personalized poem or set tailored to their needs. I promise to provide dedicated performance that will crystallize any event with a memorable and heartfelt moment. I am available or for poetry readings, comedy nights and hosting as well.
Ephraim's performance was definitely a highlight of our day!!!! Powerful and impactful - so glad to have you be a part of our community wellness event!
I have received nothing but rave reviews about Ephriam's spoken word performance that took place at my corporate headquarters to celebrate Juneteenth. He was both engaging and inspiring for a diverse audience. I would highly recommend them again and again. Thank you again!
Ephraim is a definite showstopper. He is magic and profound with the spoken word and knows how to bring the crowd along as he speaks. His articulation is strong, precise and thought provoking. Obviously, inclusion is a very important part of his performance; therefore, he speaks with the audience, not at them. Awesome show, would definitely book again.
Ephraim was a featured guest artist for a Spoken Word / Slam workshop aimed at middle school students at a private international school in Washington DC. They were easy and responsive in communication before the event, and their experience as both an educator and performer allowed us to make a wonderful and effective plan for their performance and the related content for students to use in their work. Students found their work engaging, powerful, and thought-provoking, and were very impressed with both the performances and guidance that they were able to provide. Their knowledge, talent, and professionalism surpassed my expectations.
Price Range: Contact for fee
Languages: English
Ephraim Nehemiah provides a comprehensive performance tailored to each clients needs. Ephraim and the client will discuss the event, set duration and key points of emphasis. From there Ephraim will create an experience that best fulfills the needs of the event and will check in with the client until they agree.
Ephraim Nehemiah is a published writer, educator and nationally touring performer. Their work sits comfortably in the Black cultural lineage of griots who are dedicated to using truth to document and critique the world around them. Ephraim holds a B.A. in Pan-African Studies from Kent State University where they were awarded the Undergraduate Poetry Prize and Maggie Anderson Scholarship. Ephraim is also the co-founder and former coach of Kent State’s award-winning collegiate poetry team that competed annually at the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational from (phone number hidden)8. Ephraim is the recipient of grants from PEN America, Gabrielle Bouliane Foundation, The Cleveland Foundation, and received fellowships from The Karamu House Performing Arts Theatre, Baldwin House Urban Writing Residency, and The Watering Hole Winter Retreat. Ephraim’s poems appear in various journals and publications such as Anxy Magazine, Flypaper, Lake Effect Anthology, UHURU Magazine, and Knights Library Magazine, where the poem "Jesus Christ Tries Talking to His Father Again" was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Their performances have been featured on The Smithsonian Channel, TEDx Talks, Button Poetry, AfroPunk, Season 1 of Free Tuition, and various other channels. They are a 2023 National Charm City Slam Champion, 2022 Southern Fried Poetry Slam Champion, 2021 National Poetry Slam Champion, Baltimore’s 2020 Grand Slam Champion, 2019 Rustbelt Poetry Slam Finalist, and a 2018 Individual World Poetry Slam final stage performer. They made their visual artist debut in 2020 at Spaces Gallery in Cleveland, OH with the interactive installation 'Samaritan's Burden' that focused on inner-city poverty and wealth distribution. Ephraim is currently based out of Baltimore, MD where they serve as a Teaching Artist with DewMore Baltimore. Their first full-length poetry book The Autobiography of Absence will be published in 2021 with Twelve Arts Press.
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