Cynthia L. Dorsey is a highly accomplished multi-disciplinary artist who is committed to authentically representing communities of color on both stage and film.

Having earned her BA from Columbia College Chicago and her MA from Syracuse University, Cynthia's academic background is complemented by over two decades of experience as an arts educator. Her exceptional contributions in this realm led to a nomination for an Excellence in Theatre Education Tony Award, a testament to her impact and influence in shaping the next generation of artists.

Cynthia is the co-founder of SoulFLY Theatre Society. Her directorial and production work, in both stage and film, has received both regional and national acclaim. Notably, she earned the Best Inspirational Director award for the short film "JUST" and the Best Social Justice Film award for "Critical Missing" at the Urban Film Festival.

Acknowledged for her outstanding achievements, Cynthia was selected for the 2022 Theatre Producers of Color cohort and honored as the 2022/23 Prince/TTLP Fellow, an accolade announced by Playbill. She currently serves as a Producing Fellow at P3 Productions and working on the Broadway premiere of "How to Dance in Ohio.” Cynthia was named a 2024 Women to Watch on Broadway by the Broadway Women's Fund.

As a writer, Cynthia’s work has been featured in esteemed platforms such as the Billie Holliday Theatre's 50in50 Women Writers presentation and the Netflix award-winning podcast, Mortified. Her freelance contributions can be found in popular online lifestyle publications, including Madame Noire, XoNecole, and on her blog, "Confessions of a Purse Carrier."

A member of the Inaugural 23/24 BIPOC Critics Lab at the Public Theater in NYC, Cynthia is not only breaking barriers in her artistic endeavors but is also contributing to critical discourse as an arts journalist.

In all her endeavors, it is Cynthia’s goal to liberate silenced stories of women of color from the page. Her work stands as a testament to the transformative power of art and its capacity to challenge, uplift, and inspire.