Biography
DEVON KIDD is a Los Angeles based writer, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, establishing his voice in various entertainment mediums including Television, Film, Theatre, Podcast, and Graphic Novels. With a passion for writing both surrealist and realist works in fantasy, sci-fi, comedy, and drama, Devon possesses the ability to succeed in numerous genres while maintaining a distinct voice.
Devon Kidd graduated Summa Cum Laude from Morehouse College with a Bachelor’s Degree in English in 2016 as the Top English Major of his Senior Class. In 2021, he received an M.F.A. in Playwrighting from Columbia University. During his time as a student at Columbia University, Devon received over $20,000 in prize winnings and awards for his writing.
Currently, he is a Script Editor for an upcoming television series. Stay tuned for more.
Artistic Vision
Drawing most inspiration from the surreal and fantastical, Devon’s artistic vision is to both explore and expand the written possibilities of African Americans in Entertainment.
In the words of the playwright, "I create worlds where Black people fly, fail, jump over moons, and cry over heartbreaks. In my works, Black people fight oppression, fight mythical creatures, fight depression, fight witch’s curses, and fight political opponents. I make culturally specific entertainment about black people surviving and thriving worlds like ours and beyond."