Dedication to Story and all who inhabit it
Dedication to Story and all who inhabit it
Raised in Stone Mountain, GA, this Georgia Peach got her start with the Youth Ensemble of Atlanta (Y.E.A.). A good place for a young Black performer to find arts activism and build stamina within original work. Pursuing higher education led her to Florida. A place where leaving whole meant leaving with two degrees and an intent to do something with them. You can find her in Philly.
Imani has cultivated many expressions of storytelling. West African dance infused musical theatre, Improvisational Comedy, devising, voice acting, hosting showcases and fundraising events, modeling, hand to hand & single-sword combat, and Shakespeare. These days Imani can even be found retwisting locs, teaching young artists, and preparing for winter.
Imani is excited to be back at Quintessence Theatre for Rare Accidents the 2026 Repertory of Henry IV (Part 1&2).
Self-Produced and Written One-Woman Show
“…Simone (a strong Imani Lee Williams, who nicely underplays the role to contrast their over-the-top family members...she plays Abbot to their Costello).” - Peter Nason
“Imani Lee Williams’s portrayal of Emma is brilliant, bringing a nuanced and complex understanding to a character often reduced to a single archetype.” - A. Lewis
“…Williams' raw, powerful performances will stick with you long after the house lights come up. Especially that unforgettable ending with Elizabeth looking out the window — damn. I’m still haunted by that one.” - Charles Runnells

PHILAMINTE - The Learnéd Ladies
Photo by: Frank Atura

OLIVIA - Twelfth Night

MELVA - FIRE!!
Photo by: Linda Johnson

EMMA - FIRE!!
Photo by: Linda Johnson

WOLF - The Fledging (Devised by Cast)
Photo by: Cassie Thomas

SIMONE - Chicken & Biscuits
Photo by: Cliff Roles

OLIVIA - Twelfth Night
Photo by: Cassie Thomas

One-Woman Show
Graphic by: CJ Robinson

OLIVIA - Twelfth Night
Photo by: Cassie Thomas

OLIVIA - Twelfth Night
Photo by: Cassie Thomas

WOLF - The Fledging (Devised by Cast)
Photo by: Cassie Thomas

WOLF - The Fledging (Devised by Cast)
Photo by: Cassie Thomas

WOLF - The Fledging (Devised by Cast)
Photo by: Cassie Thomas

CHARMIAN - Antony & Cleopatra
Photo by: Linda Johnson

GODDESS ATHENA - Looking for Ithaca: An Odyssey

COBWEB - A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Photo by: Linda Johnson
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