Rebecca Kenigsberg

Becca is a director, educator and Theater of the Oppressed Practitioner. Her work is rooted in the belief that theater fosters not only personal change, but also collective transformation. As an artist, she creates performances that invite the audience to reimagine humanity, and question their impact, and so they, in turn, are inspired to change our world. As an educator, she supports students as they engage with their individual stories and harness their power as change agents. Her work has been seen on stages throughout Los Angeles and New York, and currently is a core member of "We The Liberated People's Theater Troupe" in the Debt Collective where she has led Legislative Theater Workshops in front of the White House in support of student debt cancellation. She trained extensively with Geo Britto at the Centro de Teatro do Oprimido in Rio de Janeiro, and holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Theater from UCLA, a Master's in Arts and Public Policy from NYU and is about to embark in a doctorate in Educational Theater in Colleges and Communities at NYU.

What drew you to the MA Arts Politics program?

The Arts Politics program is a unique way to blend my theatrical background and aspirations as well as my experiences traveling to become a global citizen. The program will allow me to use my art as a means for social awareness and hopefully justice. Being at NYU with a strong faculty and student body will push my thought and understanding in order for me to cultivate my craft.