Lamar Legend is a native New Yorker and studied at The High School for the Performing Arts, The Alvin Ailey Dance School, and DePaul University. To date, Lamar has written and adapted seven plays, produced, directed, and starred in over fifty theatrical works in the US, as well as abroad in Tuscany, Rome, Milan, Prague, and Mexico. He's been honored with The Gregory Award in Seattle, and The Rising Star Award by The Broadway League in New York. His plays have been workshopped by Seattle Rep and produced by 14:48 Productions, Funhouse, Pork Filled Productions, and The Pocket Theater.