About Me!
Hi, my name is Oluchi Nwaokorie, and I am a multi-hyphenate artist and creative. I use the word creative because it captures my spirit—my love for ingenuity and bringing visions to life. I am deeply passionate about live theatre and its ability to unite people, especially through collaboration. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with the idea of fusion. I first encountered it in music—jazz fusion—or in restaurants with fusion cuisine. But I realized that fusion is the essence of live theatre. Watching how set design blends with music, choreography, and performance to create a uniquely immersive experience—there’s nothing quite like seeing it all come together in real time. That feeling never gets old to me. It’s why I do what I do!
About My Artistry
Studying musical theatre at the University of Michigan, where I earned a BFA and a minor in musical theatre composition, gave me the confidence to fully embrace my identity as a multi-hyphenate artist. I’ve had the opportunity not only to develop my skills as an actor and performer, but also to step behind the table as a director and educator. I discovered a love for directing while working with a local high school, where I directed Into the Woods and Mean Girls. Later, I directed Color Cabaret 2024 and Senior Entrance 2025 at the University of Michigan. Through these experiences, I realized I have a knack for fostering collaboration and creating cohesive artistic visions.
These leadership skills grew alongside my work as a writer and composer. I've always been a poet and songwriter, but studying composition at Michigan has sharpened my perspective and craft. I’ve written three short-form musicals (two in collaboration with other artists) and even had one of my songs recorded and released. My compositions are deeply influenced by my cultural background—rich in syncopation and soul—while my Southern upbringing shapes my exploration of themes like religion and love.
Along with all of these roles, my first love—and most current identity—is that of a performer. I grew up singing in church every Sunday, and today, I’m making my national tour debut as Angela in Parade. As an actor, I’m drawn to theatre that holds a mirror to society, that makes people think and feel deeply. I feel incredibly blessed to begin my professional career with a show that carries such impact and urgency.
All of this leads to my ultimate goal: to create theatre that matters. I want to write, direct, and perform in work that represents authentic people and stories, especially those that are underrepresented on stage. I aim to fuse classical storytelling methods with modern voices and experiences. I want my work to spark conversations and make audiences ask, “Why am I tearing up? I thought it was just a musical.” I am a fusion myself—Nigerian, born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. I grew up singing only gospel, but I’m also a classically trained violist. Channeling all of these identities through my art makes it richer, deeper, and more inclusive which will hopefully in turn make it accessible to wider audiences.
I hope the body of work I create and the projects I’m a part of inspire the next generation of artists. I believe in fusion, in forward-thinking storytelling, and in theatre that welcomes and reflects everyone. That’s the future I want to help shape.
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