shakurra amatulla - ellah muhajir
a consumate versatile performer, shakurra amatulla is an actor, singer and dancer in numerous off-broadway musicals -- “godspell” “finians rainbow” as well as television -- “law and order” and in films -- “fighting” “push” and “everybodys fine.” she is also an award-winning playwright for her comedic radio play, “the disappearance of generation x” which won the 1st place golden reel award by the national federation of community broadcasters.
at the stage 3 annual festivals on new plays, shakurra’s latest dramatic play, “shrink/peach” received an honorable mention about the late, chicago journalist, leanita mcclain. several of her plays (transference and black irish) have received public readings in denver, co and nyc. shakurra is also a published journalist and screenwriter who resides in montclair, nj.