Kamilah L. Long is an innovative leader and dynamic theatrical professional. Her multifaceted theater career includes roles as an actor, director, producer, educator, fundraiser, activist, and speaker.

She started her career in theatre as a storyteller, which led her to joining Actors Equity and becoming a professional actor before completing her undergraduate theatre degree from Alabama State University. Kamilah went on to receive her master’s degree in fine arts in performance along with a Certificate in African American Theatre from the University of Louisville.

Her experiences ultimately led her to become the current Interim Director of Advancement Strategy and Cultivation at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Kamilah is also a proud member of the Oregon Arts Commission and Board of Directors for Southern Oregon Public Television (SOPTV).

Recently she was the founder and CEO of The Black Whole, a multimedia company focused on centering the Black global community through art and storytelling. The Black Whole recently has co-produced the short film You Go Girl! which has been selected for the Sundance Film Festival.