Joaquina Kalukango

Biography

Joaquina Kalukango is a Tony Award-winning actress and singer, known for her critically acclaimed performances in Paradise Square and Slave Play. Born in Atlanta to Angolan refugee parents, Kalukango has become a vocal advocate for roles that showcase the Black experience. A Juilliard School graduate and YoungArts alumnus, she has also appeared in films like One Night in Miami... and When They See Us.