As part of the APT Peer Conversation Project, Tsholo Khalema meets with Jan Alicia Jennings (Singer, Playwright, Poet, Songwriter, Visual Artist, Art's Facilitator, Dramaterg and Comedian) to discuss creation, art, digital spaces + more in a series of three conversations. You can see all of the responses that have been released to date and read more about the ATP Peer Conversations Project here.
Tsholo Khalema is a South African man of Trans Experience, who makes art in Tkaronto. A multi-hyphenate of the arts who makes it his duty to ensure his culture and passion for social justice is interwoven into his artistic practices. Recently had a great run as ancestor in Donna Michelle St.Barnerd's the first stone. Currently you can find Tsholo at Soulpepper Theater as assistant director and dialect coach for Sizwe Banzi is Dead. Tsholo is passionate about contributing stories that amplify black stories, languages/dialects and all life experiences across all intersections. You can find more information on this bright star by visiting Tsholovisions.com
Jan Jennings (she/they) a.k.a J.River, is an artist of many seasonings. Which include, Singer, Playwright, Poet, Songwriter, Visual Artist, ,Art's Facilitator, Dramaterg and Comedian. Just to name a few!! Jan is a proud muva, to her six year-old rock-star. Jan draws on her life experiences, and unique outlook on the world. To create works of art, that will warm your heart & always make you think! With a degree in Gender & Women Studies from York University. Jan's activism is rooted in, womyn empowerment & advocating for marginalized groups. Jan takes this work seriously, and shows this by being a living example unlearning & continuously educating herself. Currently Jan is working on two plays. Jan is also creating a sex positivity course ,and curating her second comedy show For Space Space Revolution's: One Night Only Festival! You can follow this eclectic old soul on Instagram: @iamjriver.
