Meet Our Teaching Artists
AUNTY OYE
Vera Oyé Yaa-Anna, affectionately known as Auntie Oyé, is a Liberian-born acclaimed master storyteller who transports her audience to West Africa through “imaginary” interactive storytelling. She is the Executive Director of Oyé Palaver Hut, an established cultural arts organization that integrates storytelling performance with culinary art to focus on physical and emotional wellness. She tours nationally and internationally, presenting her dynamic programs, including dance and the traditional djembe drum. This energetic cultural educator’s performances are designed to celebrate diversity. She is a six-time DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Fellowship Program.