Biography
Sakina Ibrahim is an award-nominated author, producer, educator, and dynamic speaker who uses the power of storytelling, movement, and culture to inspire transformation. She is the creator and host of We’re Doing The Wiz, an official Tribeca Festival selection that explores community, creativity, and cultural legacy through the lens of musical theatre.
This season, Sakina was invited to teach for National Dance Day and Segerstrom Center’s Soulful Tuesdays, leading community-centered classes that merge wellness, empowerment, and the arts. She is the founder of Dance Arts Academy Foundation, which provides culturally responsive arts education across Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Her nonprofit work continues to impact Title I schools and underserved communities through free programming, teacher training, and youth performances.
Sakina’s philanthropic contributions extend to her work with Impact Giving, where she supports innovative and socially conscious initiatives.
She brings over a decade of experience leading master classes, curating events, and workshops across education, corporate, and nonprofit spaces—making her a trusted voice at the intersection of arts, equity, and leadership.