Dawn J. Fraser

Dawn J. Fraser is a comedic writer, storyteller and national speaker from San Jose, California. She is one of the Co-Founders of the Oakland based nonprofit formerly known as ‘Art in Action’ (currently a division of United Roots Oakland) and has worked on various performance and cultural advocacy programs in countries including Brazil, Jamaica and Ghana. Her stories about growing up as a twin and a first generation Trinidadian have been featured on storytelling shows including The Moth, Ask Me Stories, and RISK! She currently writes and performs for the sketch comedy troupe American Candy. Dawn is a graduate of Harvard University where she was the recipient of the Barbara Jordan Award for Women's Leadership for her commitment to building community and serving as a role model for women aspiring to be leaders. She blogs about everyday musings at www.realitylalaland.com; Where What's Real... Isn't. Dawn is an acclaimed national speaker and is looking forward to hosting a new storytelling show called 'Barbershop Stories' later this year.