Myah Jackson
Biographical Info MJ is a multidisciplinary artist and arts administrator from the south side of Chicago, A writer, actor, dancer, and singer that has been performing ever since she was 3 years old. Beginning with dance at the historic Mayfair Dance Academy, she eventually found theatre in high school and has never looked back. She most recently received her Masters of Business Administration from Tennessee State University in Spring 2024, where she also completed her undergraduate studies with Honors receiving her Bachelor of Arts in English with a History minor and Bachelor of Science in Communications with a focus in Theatre Performance in Spring 2022. She developed her theater roots in Nashville, TN where she actively participated in the theatre community as a performer, playwright, stage manager and more! She permanently resides in Chicago where she runs her nonprofit organization “My First Love’s Artist Cafe” and plans to continue her studies towards acquiring her Masters of Fine Arts in Acting.
Artist Type mediafilmtheatre
Location South Side
Short Description Hello! My name is Myah Jackson, formally referenced as MJ. I am a multidisciplinary artist and administrator born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. I am currently located in Chicago as well after completing my Bachelors of Arts in English with a History minor, Bachelor of Science in Communications with a Theatre Performance focus, and Traditional Masters of Business Administration at Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN. I am a Black creative healer. A storyteller motivated by the impact of stories to human society to create change. I am a writer, actor, singer, dancer, and student of progress. My personal mantra is to work with love, not against hate. I like to tell stories that challenge life conventions and explore the dualities within it. I aim to heal urban communities by enhancing creativity and culture through reviving stories, storytelling, and spaces for creative development. I am known to be a passionate artist and activist and I am extremely excited about being apart of the collective as an artist.
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