Destiny Jennings is a dedicated actor and storyteller current Graduate of the Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University. Her artistic interests encompass acting, storytelling, writing, directing, and devised theatre. Destiny aspires to establish her own production company, creating the narratives she wishes to see on screen. She has participated in various plays and films, with notable highlights including originating the role of Girl 1 in the first-ever production recommended by the Helen Hayes Awards, Cracking Zeus, and starring as AYA in the HBCU Invitational Finalist Autumn Sun. Additionally, she was a DMV IDEA Fellow with Theatre Alliance, focusing on bringing devised theatre to local schools. A recipient of the BADA Program at Oxford, her skills include writing, directing, accents, styling, and sewing. She can’t wait for what her future holds.
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As a recent Graduate of Howard University, my journey as a Black female actress has been shaped by the experiences and influences that began long before I stepped onto a stage. I still remember the first time I saw a Black girl play Raggedy Ann in a production of Raggedy Ann and Andy when I was seven. The sight of a Black girl on stage, fully embodying a character so different from myself yet so familiar, sparked something in me. It was the first time I realized that theatre was not just an art form but a powerful tool for self-expression and transformation. That moment ignited a lifelong passion for acting, and I knew from that point on that storytelling was my calling.