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Joriah Kwamé

Joriah Kwamé
Joriah Kwamé
Jonathan Larson Grants - 2024

Joriah Kwamé is a NYC-based multi-hyphenate musical artist with a deep passion for Musical Theatre.

He is most known for writing the viral song “Little Miss Perfect”, of which he is developing a stage musical of the same name.

He was selected for the DreamWorks Theatricals, MTI & NBC Universal Emerging Writers Program and is creating a stage adaptation of TROLLS.

With fellow Jonathan Larson winners Pasek and Paul, he co-wrote “Top Of The World” for the Sony Pictures film Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, performed by Shawn Mendes.

His current slate of projects (both original and adaptations) range widely, featuring collaborations with artists like Debbie Allen, Lena Waithe, Siedah Garrett, Marcus Gardley, Lauren Gunderson, and Sam Pinkleton.

2019 Write Out Loud Contest Winner.
2020 Johnny Mercer Songwriting Project alum.
2022-23 Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellow for Musical Theatre.
ASCAP Cole Porter Award & Harold Adamson Lyric Award.

Joriah’s mission statement is to widen representation in the art form while bringing a modern sensibility that acknowledges our respected traditions and emerging pop cultures.

joriahkwame.com

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