Olisa Enrico
Olisa Enrico has worked with The Residency since its inception as a teaching artist. Her skills and passion for teaching are a huge part of how she arrives back to the organization as our Executive Director.
Olisa Enrico is an accomplished artist, educator, and administrator who leverages the power of art to cultivate community and culture. With a profound background in music, theater, and storytelling, Olisa brings the unique ability to connect with young artists and inspire them to reach their full potential.
She holds a BFA in Theatre Performance and an MFA in Theatre Pedagogy, with certifications in Ritual Poetic Drama and Acting and Singing with Archetypes. As the Founder and Executive Director of Ase Theatre, Olisa has demonstrated her commitment to engaging the community through cultural practice and performance.
Her extensive experience in professional development, curriculum development, and workshops will be invaluable to The Residency's mission. Previously, she held roles with Arts Corps and most recently, led the newly formed Cultural Space Agency.
Upon accepting the new role, Olisa offered this to The Residency community:
“What hip hop teaches us is ingenuity and resilience. As a teenager, hip hop - the outlet it provided, the power of spittin’ my truth as a youth, a community where I could belong - saved my life and provided the opportunities needed to grow into the human I am today. It’s an honor to pass that gift on to the next generation through The Residency. Hip hop don’t stop.”
