The Peace & Love Poet from Englewood
Niki Gee is a playwright, poet, spoken word performer, songwriter, host, and actress rooted in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. Known as the Peace and Love Poet, she has graced stages across the country — from the Goodman Stage to PrideFest to the OutMusic Awards NYC — with a presence that is spontaneous, powerful, and deeply human.
Her work spans the full spectrum: from intimate theatre to house music played in clubs around the world, from inspiring to provocative, from the page to the stage. With a golden voice and an unmistakable energy, she has appeared in independent films, hosted beloved Chicago spoken word institutions, and been recognized as a Chicago Sky Redefine Possible Women's Award winner.
As a playwright, her works explore the complexities of Black womanhood, queer identity, love, loss, and liberation. As a poet, she writes spells. As a performer, she transforms rooms.
What are you using your words for?"
