Born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana I am an Actor, Playwright, Director, Photographer, Singer, Songwriter, and Educator. In the Fall of 2009 graduated with a BFA and the the distinction of Outstanding Graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Performing Arts Department. As a playwright and creator my works have garnered me honors of excellence from Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region VI, has been Official Selections of the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival, the D.C. Black Theatre Festival, micro development with The National Black Theatre as part of their I Am Soul Playwright’s Residency Program, placement in Southern Rep Theatre’s 4D program, residency with SIPP Culture’s Rural Performance/Production Lab, and over sixty three thousand views across YouTube and IGTV with Workdays with Nijay, a web series I serve as co-writer on.