Who is Kwintessential? She is a freelance writer from Chicago, who completed a Bachelor’s degree in Communication at the University of Memphis. Kwintessential is the editor of Underlined Magazine, which is Chicago’s premier Hip-Hop publication. She is also a writer for SpokenVizions, a spoken word magazine based out of St. Louis, MO. Kwintessential currently teaches in the Upward Bound Program at Triton College in River Grove, IL. She has also been employed as a counselor for unemployed workers, and a project manager.

Kwintessential began performing 10 years ago when she landed lead roles in Purlie Victorious and 12 Angry Men. While attending U of M she starred in The Colored Museum, which was the first African American play to be shown on the U of Memphis main stage.

Kwintessential performs regularly at A Touch of the Past, Creative Salon, and Mike’s. Her poetic style has been described as a mix of drama and song. She has been featured at places such as Paul Mabon’s Verbal Rhythms, The Sound Stage, and Ciara’s.

Kwintessential has been published in the Daily Helmsman, My Brothers and Sisters Keeper, and is finishing her first self-publication: The Kwintessential Collection Volume 1. She currently resides in Broadview, IL with her 3 year-old son, Antonio.

Kwintessential has also branched out into a public speaking career. She gives lectures and conducts workshops on single parenting, college preparation, living your passion, and a host of other topics.

If you are interested in contacting Kwintessential for booking purposes, you can do so by emailing her at poetswithpurpose@aol.com or by calling 708-359-4549.

She quickly established a loyal following who became engtranced with her poetic style.

In December of 2000, Kwintessential emerged on the local poetry scene by performing before various audiences, and quickly became a huge fan favorite with her versatile, yet inviting style on the mic. 

Her splendid performance drew rave reviews. 

Kwintessential’s accolades and accomplishments include: poet ,songwriter, editor, journalist, and public speaker. She is the author of the poetry book The Kwintessential Kollection. http://hometown.aol.com/poetswithpurpose/.