Theatre Corner

Kia Leiani and Matthew Elam | KPBS


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Sit down with two remarkable artists paving their own way in the entertainment industry with no shortage of skill and talent. Kia Leiani joins us from Texas as a rapper fresh off her newest single, “Balloons.” Kia and Michael discuss some of the technical aspects of rap and its similarities to theatre performance. Matthew Elam (Chicago P.D., The Many Saints of Newark, Fargo) dives into the process of getting bitten by the acting bug, and his nomination for an NAACP Image Award. This episode explores young blossoming talent and their trajectory in the changing landscapes of their respective industries.

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