ARTIST, PLAYWRIGHT, JAZZ VOCALIST

STERLINE has appeared before audiences from South Africa to the Netherlands...Mexico to Hawaii ...Chicago to Atlanta! The Chicago born playwright, poet, educator, speaker, jazz vocalist, visual artist and more. Native Chicagoan and former talk show host (Urban Perspectives-Flint, MI), multi-talented, award winning artist is past Cultural Arts Instructor/ Choosing to Succeed Program, University of Michigan, Flint campus. Recipient of the 1997 National Arthritis Foundation's HERO AWARD for her outstanding work in the Creative Arts despite her long time battle with RA (rheumatoid arthritis). Awards include; twice recipient of the Mayor's Proclamation from the City of Flint, MI as Playwright and Artistic Director for community programs. 1995 International Institute and National Readers Association Literacy Award for poetry and writing. FA AWARDS for Art and Design. African American Heritage Committee Award. Presenter and delegate at the Eighth National Black Women Writers Conference in South Africa; Writer and Artistic Director for the National Color Line Project/ Flint, for the production of the Civil Rights Docu-drama "Stand UP!" in association with the Flint Cultural Center and the Whiting. Member of Partners Community Arts Network and The Margaret Olivia Group.

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE:

JAZZ PERFORMANCES-SELECT SPECIAL EVENTS AND PRIVATE PARTIES

Sterline is available to perform her lovely soft jazz style for select performances. She has performed at such well known venues as the Cancun Jazz Festival in Cancun Mexico; Kippi's Jazz Club in Johannesburg, South Africa; the Kuana Malee of Honolulu, Hawaii; the Atrium of Atlanta, Georgia and opening for R&B artist Howard Hewett; Dummy George Jazz Workshop and the legendary Baker's Keyboard in Detroit to name a few.

POETRY READINGS-and PERFORMANCES

Sterline's poetry has become a powerful presence on the written page and on stage with live performances of her poetry and music. Public readings and poetic performances from her live stage plays and performances. Stage plays have been performed at Bower Theatre, Flint, MI; Legends Theatre, Chicago; The Kellogg's Theatre, Battle Creek, MI; as SAFA WOMAN, SAVE YOURSELF SISTER, SISTER CIRCLE, and WHEN WILD GEESE FLY.

ART AUCTIONS AND EXHIBITS

Sterline's artworks (beautifully framed 2nd generation copies) are available for exhibiton and or auction. Her unique vision and dedication to work that is eclectic, innovative and imaginative sets her apart from most mainstream artists. Her works are highly distinctive and show an enormous amount of natural talent. Sterline's art works are owned by such well known celebrities and persons of note such as SUSAN TAYLOR of ESSENCE MAGAZINE, MRS. RICHARD PRYOR, ARTHUR BLANK past owner of the ATLANTA, FALCONS, LINDA CHAVEZ-THOMPSON, PROFESSOR BRIAN O'CONNELL Vice Chancellor University of the Western Cape in South Africa and others.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

A motivational keynote speaker, Sterline delivers a fun filled ice breaker and closing speech for conferences, conventions, etc. Her innovative NONSENSE SPEECH is perfect for ANY and ALL subjects. The Title of each address changes to fit the group but the same exact ridiculous, nonsense is delivered to ALL audiences which make for a fun and hilarious way to open or close a SPECIAL EVENT. Inquire for more information on this particular performance.

BOOK GROUPS / VISITING AUTHOR & DRAMATIC READINGS

A published author, Sterline's "Humble Beginnings", "How to Get a Guy in 10 Meals or Less", "When Wild Geese Fly" and many children's works in progress show her to be a great VISITING AUTHOR for your book group or other special event. Readings with excerpts paired with music and song makes her visit one to be truly remembered.

CREATIVE WRITING & DRAMA WORKSHOPS

Your club, book group or organization can enlist Sterline as your special guest to engage your members in a fun creative writing and or drama workshop. Participants will create their own skits and drama exercises in an exciting day of performance and interchange of playwriting ideas.