Authentic Voices
ABOUT
A ONE-HOUR READER'S THEATRE PERFORMANCE
Authentic Voices is for congregations, colleges and universities, businesses, grassroots organizations, corporate retreats, and especially for those who think they don’t need it.
There are no lectures. No instructions. Just real stories. In this one-hour experience, lived experiences are shared in a way that opens hearts and invites audiences to see one another differently, especially across difference.
Through powerful storytelling, humor, and music, an atmosphere of connection and oneness takes shape. These stories offer an honest look at experiences across race, identity, and culture, creating space for understanding without shame or judgment.
Ayanna Kiburi (she/her)
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Black, Queer, 1st generation academic, mother, wife, daughter, big sister, auntie, anti-racist, abuse survivor, life-long learner, lover of the arts and a creative soul.
Tim Garcia (he/they)
ACTOR & WRITER
Queer, Biracial, Husband, Father, Adoptee, Activist, Abuse Survivor, Blessed with Mental Health Challenges.
Tynya Beverly (she/her)
ACTOR & WRITER
Visionary Author, Poet, and Staff Minister with the Center for Spiritual Awareness in West Sacramento.
Gina Wesley
ACTOR & WRITER
Cisgender straight Native American/Black woman. Actor, Singer/songwriter, Dancer, New Thought Practitioner, Metaphysician, Social Justice Activist, Writer. Proud Mother, Forgiving Sister, Loving Auntie, Fierce & Loyal Friend, 2 time Ex-Wife, Small Business Owner, Supporter all things related to Women’s Empowerment. Student of Archery. Pretty good at shooting pool.
Leishara Ward
ACTOR & WRITER
White, cisgender, straight, vivacious and fun loving, single parent and guardian to mixed race kids, first born sibling, elder caretaker, adventure seeker, human rights advocate and lover of reggae and Afro-pop music.
Aimee Barnes (she/they)
ACTOR & WRITER
I am a Queer, Black mixed raced, woman, wife, sister, mother figure, auntie, interfaith metaphysician, avid reader, racial equity practitioner, creative, roller skater, and head staff to our cat, Buda.
Jeannette Eagan (she/her)
ACTOR & WRITER
Jewish, Lesbian, Metaphysician, Artist, Dancer, Teacher, Activist, Aunt, Sister, Fur-Baby-Mama, and Creator.