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54 Below

A Nonprofit Cabaret Venue

Shamiea Thompson, a woman with dark skin and voluminous, natural curly hair, looks confidently at the camera. She wears turquoise hoop earrings, has winged eyeliner, glossy lips, and a blue top. A plain background highlights her expressive face.

Shamiea Thompson is a proud native of The Bronx, lover of music, and a lover of Black American Arts and Culture. Debuting professionally as Celie in The Ritz Theater Company’s The Color Purple, Shamiea continues to seek art that speaks. Taking up space for stories of people who look like her. Studying Musical Theater while continuing to train at Michael Howard Studios, she remains ever excited to grow and share through arts.