storyteller. stage shaper. community dreamer.
Leonicia builds stories like homes. Sturdy. Sacred. Full of sound.
Raised in theatre, refined in tech, rooted in Black creativity.
Her work is a bridge: between voices, between worlds, between what is and what could be.
In her own words.
I’ve spent over a decade bringing stories to life, from behind the curtain to center stage. As a stage manager, director, producer, and sometimes performer, I’ve worked in the rich creative ecosystem of Chicago theatre, where collaboration isn’t optional; it’s sacred. I’ve called cues, calmed chaos, built worlds, and made magic, all with a headset, a vision, and a clipboard that could tell stories of its own.​
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That love for crafting experiences eventually led me into the world of tech, where I’ve led as a trainer and experience producer. Whether I’m onboarding teams, running live events, or designing engaging learning programs, I bring the same creativity and care I honed in theatre to digital spaces because good storytelling knows no medium.
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I’m also a bold writer who blends heart, history, and humor into essays, scripts, and stories that center Black voices, Black joy, and the everyday sacred.
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And because storytelling doesn’t stop at the proscenium or the page, I’m also the proud founder of Culture Noir, a space built to uplift, connect, and celebrate Black creatives across disciplines. Through events, partnerships, and shared resources, I’m building the community I once needed, where brilliance is assumed and access is shared.