Kaili Y. Turner is an enrolled member of the Nipmuc Nation, she’s breaking barriers and making waves in comedy, acting, writing, producing, and puppetry. With an MFA from the Actors Studio Drama School, Kaili’s impressive credits include Fires in the Mirror (ASDS), 103 Within The Veil (Company One) and The Nosebleed (Lincoln Center/Tour).
Her creative genius shines in Sheen the Musical, a fresh take on Grease from the perspective of Black students integrating Rydell High. As a writer, Kaili’s work has been recognized at prestigious festivals like the Hip Hop Film Festival, Eugene O’Neill playwrights conference, and Native Voices at the Autry. Her play Indian Country was a semifinalist, and she’s had readings with National Black Theater Festival and New Voices in Black Cinema.
Kaili’s also made her mark in writing for Wondery, Yellow Arrow Journal, Western Sound, and even penned Vivica A. Fox’s host speech for the 9th Annual Reality TV Awards. A proud alumna of the ABC/Disney Pilot Prep Program for Native Americans and The Native American TV Writers Lab, Kaili believes a spoonful of laughter helps the message go down. Follow her @mdamstarlight on IG or visit www.KailiYTurner.com to join her journey!