Kayla Amani

Kayla Amani is a director and storyteller from and based in NYC. Kayla is passionate about creating and uplifting work involving the intricacies of Black and Queer experiences, while also finding delight in seeking out the humanity and complexities within morally compromised characters. They are a company member and frequent director with PlayGround-NY, winning the season’s “People’s Choice Award” for their direction of @rudymocha has entered the chatroom. In addition, they’re a member of TAG, an artist-led collaboration cohort run through The Tank. Kayla has proudly assisted directors such as Lileana Blain-Cruz (Flex, White Girl in Danger), Caitlin Sullivan (The Keep Going Songs), and Tamilla Woodard (Weightless) among others. They have loved working with companies such as Second Stage, Lincoln Center and WP Theater.