Kyana Brindle is a writer, singer, and native New Yorker. She has performed with hip-hop artist Tiye Phoenix, most recently in 2002’s Black August event, and her poetry and singing will be featured on Smokin’ Word’s upcoming CD compilation intitled "From Brooklyn to Harlem: Upward Movement". She is also an active participant in WordShop Smokin' Word's playwrite's workshop. Kyana received her bachelor’s degree in Black Literature at Oberlin College, and is the former Managing Director for Smokin’ Word. In addition she is a reiki practitioner and believes in utilizing spirituality and the arts as tools for healing and social change. She is the author of the one person show "Between Spaces".