Abena Koomson-Davis is a performer, educator and wordsmith. She is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College where she earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts, and also of Teachers College, Columbia University where she earned a Masters in Education Leadership. Abena originated the role of Fela’s mother in the Off Broadway musical FELA! and reprised her role in the Broadway production which earned 3 Tony awards. She has performed with Stevie Wonder, Carly Simon, Natalie Merchant, Angelique Kidjo and many other luminaries. For over 15 years, Abena has been the lead vocalist of the funk rock band Van Davis. She is the musical director for the Resistance Revival Chorus, and her song “Joy in Resistance” is featured on their debut album, entitled “This Joy.” Abena currently serves as Ethics Chair of the middle school division at Ethical Culture Fieldston School, where she teaches ethics and social justice to middle & upper school students.
With Poetic Theater Productions:
Performer & Panelist for Conscious Lyrics in Conscious Language 2015
Performer in Poetic Lyricism in Poetic License 2016
Playwright and Actress: Cozi Sa Wala: Redux in Poetic License 2016