Anna Deavere Smith

Anna Deavere Smith is an acclaimed actress, playwright, and professor whose work often explores issues of race, class, and identity in America. Her notable works include the groundbreaking one-woman plays 'Fires in the Mirror' and 'Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,' which are compiled in her book 'Letters to a Young Artist.' Smith's unique documentary theater style, drawing from extensive interviews, has earned her numerous awards and recognition.