Katori Hall

Katori Hall is an American playwright, screenwriter, producer, actress, and director known for her contributions to the entertainment industry. Born on May 10, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee, Hall has created remarkable works such as the award-winning television series P-Valley and the Tony-nominated Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. She has also written acclaimed plays like Hurt Village, Our Lady of Kibeho, Children of Killers, The Mountaintop, and The Hot Wing King, which earned her the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Hall's upbringing in a predominantly white neighborhood in Memphis and her educational background, including being the first Black valedictorian at Craigmont High School and earning a bachelor's degree in African-American Studies and Creative Writing from Columbia University, have undoubtedly influenced her artistic journey.