Our writing Team

Kevin (he/him) is a performer in the Triangle theatre community and is thrilled to be contributing to Chatham Life & Style. A former US Navy sailor and trained chef, he discovered a passion for performance later in life, and has been in productions such as Curtains (Raleigh Little Theatre), 26 Pebbles (Justice Theatre Project), The SpongeBob Musical, and The Crucible, both with Henderson Rec Players at McGregor Hall in Henderson, NC. When not performing or rehearsing, you can usually find Kevin in the virtual world as an avid gamer. He began writing for Chatham Life & Style in 2024.

Erim (she/her) is a North Carolina writer and entertainer. She won her first writing contest at age 16, then won a poetry competition at age 19 and has continued publishing essays and articles ever since. She enjoys performance arts of all kinds, focusing on arts events and local festivals for Chatham Life & Style. She volunteers at local festivals and artist-supporting organizations like Triangle Artworks. Erim began writing for Chatham Life & Style in 2019.

Jaye (they/them) has recently settled into the Triangle arts scene. Though they went to school to study biology, they have decided to expand their horizons and embrace their creative side. They have appeared in local productions such as Chicken and Biscuits, and their written work has appeared in the newsletter Triangle Review. In their free time, they like to try new recipes and read webcomics, and they love to sing. Jaye began writing for Chatham Life & Style in 2024. 

Ebony (she/her) has lived in the Carolinas for almost 29 years and is dipping her toes back into its artistic scene. An Appalachian State University alum, she has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism with a minor in creative writing. She has performed in both high school and college choral and theatre productions. A huge fan of film and theatre, she is excited to see what new creations the triangle has to offer. Ebony began writing for Chatham Life & Style in 2024.

Rachel (she/her) is a producer, writer, and community organizer serving as Graduate Program Coordinator for the PhD in Geospatial Analytics at NC State University. She co-founded Cutler Bay Community Theatre in Miami, FL and served on the board of the National Women’s Theatre Festival. Rachel has previously published pieces for national publications on topics including infertility, feminism, and dismantling white supremacy. She writes as one half of Chatham Life & Style’s Mom & Son team, which reports on educational experiences and family arts events. Rachel began writing about family and children's events for Chatham Life & Style in 2019.

Lauren (she/her) has lived in the triangle for close to a decade and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned Bachelor's degrees in Music and Communications. She is a classically trained lyric soprano, but sings and has performed both opera and musical theatre. Lauren is the associate music director of a church, and was previously a voice teacher for four years. She covers a variety of performing arts for Chatham Life & Style, where she has been writing since 2019.

Naveed (he/him), is a British-born Pakistani and makes his home in North Carolina as an IT Business Development professional. A writer, actor, producer and stage manager, Naveed volunteers with Thee Quaker Project (a multimedia storytelling collaboration) and serves on the Board of Directors for Raleigh-based Bare Theatre. Naveed reports on theatre and musical performance and is a photographer at www.fractalsedge.net. He is a member of the American Theatre Critics Association and has written for Chatham Life & Style since 2019. 

Desy (She/Her/They) is a proudly Neurodivergent and Disabled 22-year-old Maryland-born (Prince George's County) and NC-raised artist (active both on stage and behind the scenes), writer, researcher and marketer. 

She is a Black and Indigenous Queer Femme who descends from both Enslaved African ancestors and Free People of Color from the Carolinas. With an eclectic range of titles and interest, she prioritizes accessibility and inclusivity for those who like herself.

Desy has been writing about the performing arts for Chatham Life & Style since 2020.