Stephanie St. James is a multi-creative entrepreneur and artist whose work spans performance, production, and creative direction.
With a foundation in theater and more than 25 years of professional performance experience, she has appeared on stages around the world in acclaimed productions including Oprah Winfrey Presents The Color Purple, Rent, Footloose, Fame, Celtic Fusion, and Grease, among many others. She has also appeared on the hit television series Portlandia. Her work has earned industry recognition, including an NAACP Theatre Award nomination and a Broadway World Award.
Her creative evolution has expanded beyond performance into producing and development, including founding an award-winning entertainment company - spanning more than a decade of service, and developing original concepts such as Ziggy Francis and Her Amazing Adventures®️.
Stephanie has been featured across television networks including NBC, CW, PBS, and IFC, and has contributed as a speaker and writer within both creative and business spaces, including work with Meta Inc., and publications such as USA Today.
As a mentor, she has worked with a wide range of talent - from performers to professionals - supporting individuals who have gone on to work across major productions, television, and global platforms.
Known for her ability to move fluidly between disciplines, she brings a distinct, multi-layered perspective to everything she creates - grounded in experience, shaped by evolution, and driven by vision.
Additional Background:
Stephanie St. James is an advocate for women living with Endometriosis.
In 2007, she began speaking publicly about Endometriosis, contributing to broader visibility and understanding at a time when the condition was less widely discussed.
Her advocacy work has reached women globally, and she was recognized as a 2012 WEGO Health Activist Award nominee for her efforts in raising awareness.
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