Cydnee A. Reese is a multidisciplinary artist whose work lives at the intersection of language, rhythm, and story. Rooted in poetry and expanding across music, theatre, television and film, her practice centers Black interiority, community, legacy, and the emotional truths that shape how we love, survive, and remember.

As a poet, Cydnee crafts language that moves between the lyrical and the conversational, often designed for performance and communal listening. Her theatrical work blends spoken word, narrative drama, and musicality, creating pieces that feel intimate yet expansive. In film, she brings the same sensitivity to character and structure, telling grounded, human stories with visual restraint and emotional precision.

Available for commissions, performances, workshops, consulting, and collaborative projects, Cydnee works with organizations, institutions, production companies, and individuals seeking thoughtful, story-driven art. Whether developing an original piece, contributing to a larger creative vision, or tailoring work for a specific audience or mission, she approaches every project with care, discipline, and a deep respect for the power of storytelling.

Her work is especially well-suited for spaces committed to community engagement, cultural storytelling, social reflection, and artistic excellence.

Live performances, commissioned work, workshops and masterclasses, creative consulting and facilitation and film and theatre collaboration.

Live Performances

• Spoken word poetry performances
• Music performances
• Music + poetry hybrid performances
• Theatrical storytelling & staged readings
• Custom performances for events, conferences, and community gatherings

Ideal for: Festivals, universities, nonprofits, corporate events, community organizations
Performance length: 10–60 minutes

Fees: Starting at $500
(Final rate varies based on length, customization, travel, and audience size)

Commissioned Work

• Original poems or performance pieces
• Short theatrical works or monologues
• Narrative or poetic scripts for film or stage
• Voice Acting
• Custom writing aligned with organizational themes or missions

Ideal for: Organizations, productions, exhibitions, campaigns, special events

Fees: Starting at $750 per piece
(Scope, rights, and delivery timeline determine final pricing)

Workshops & Masterclasses

• Poetry & performance writing
• Spoken word for the stage
• Storytelling across disciplines (theatre, film, music)
• Art, identity, and community-centered storytelling
• Wellness for Creatives
• Youth Programming

Format: In-person or virtual
Length: 60–180 minutes

Fees:

• $500 (60–90 minutes)
• $850 (Half-day)
• $1,500 (Full-day)

Creative Consulting & Facilitation

• Script and story development
• Artistic visioning & narrative strategy
• Feedback sessions for writers and artists
• Facilitation for creative or community-based programs

Ideal for: Writers, creatives, organizations, development teams

Fees:

• $150/hour
• Package rates available upon request

Film & Theatre Collaboration

• Screenwriting and stage writing
• Story editing and development
• Dramaturgical support
• Artistic collaboration for productions

Fees: Project-based

(Quoted after consultation)

Call and Response Opportunities
This will allow attendees the opportunity to exercise their vocals, exercise their ear and work with other singers around them.

Writing Workshops
Expand vocabulary and the use of it in verse, lyric and prose.

Resiliency Training
Provide artists with the tools to have the ability to withstand, recover and grow in the face of adversity, stressors and changing demands.

Empathy Training
Exploring the ability to feel with another person or culture and utilizing the learned skill in artistic presentation/voice.

Writing Workshops
Expand vocabulary and the use of it in verse, lyric, and prose.

Resiliency Training
Provide artists with the tools to have the ability to withstand, recover and grow in the face of adversity, stressors, and changing demands.

Empathy Training
Exploring the ability to feel with another person or culture and utilizing the learned skill in artistic presentation/voice.