Kim El is an award-winning Pittsburgh-born playwright, actor, director and educator who uses words to stimulate human consciousness. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Duquense University and is a member of The Dramatist Guild, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. In 2013 The New Pittsburgh Courier added Kim to their 50 Women of Excellent roster. Her theatre experience includes New Horizon Theater, Kuntu Repertory Theatre, Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre, No Name Players, The Shadow Lounge, Briocolage Production Company and The August Wilson Center for African American Culture. Kim El has written thirteen one-act and 6 full-length plays. Kim is the award recipient for Best Play (2011), Best Director (2008) and Best Supporting Actress (2006) for her work done at the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre. She says that her creative mission is to be among the list of playwrights who have made a difference in the world. One play at a time.