Artist Resume

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Biography​

A Chicago native and multidisciplinary artist, Camille Williams has been creating art in various forms for over two decades. Her work spans poetry, music, visual arts, performance, and activism, often exploring themes of social justice, identity, and the experiences of marginalized communities.

 

Williams' artistic journey began in her South Shore neighborhood, where her culturally rich upbringing laid the foundation for her creative expression. She honed her skills as a student at Bryn Mawr Elementary and Morgan Park High School, where she joined a chorus of notable alumni including Michelle Obama and Mae Jemison.

 

After attending the University of Illinois at Chicago on a full athletic scholarship, Williams embarked on a successful career in corporate accounting. However, her artistic calling continued to beckon, and she began actively pursuing her creative passions.

 

In 2005, Williams co-founded Spoken Existence Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering marginalized black women. Under the Spoken Existence umbrella, she formed AquaMoon, an activist-performance duo that utilized Hip Hop Feminism to raise awareness and promote dialogue on issues affecting women of color.

 

AquaMoon's choreopoems, including "Love Does Not Hurt" and "AquaBeats and Moon Verses Vol. I," garnered critical acclaim and led to performances and workshops at conferences, high schools, and universities worldwide. The duo also organized "Women in the Arts" events, showcasing talented women in singing, poetry, emceeing, and visual arts.

 

Williams' artistic pursuits expanded beyond AquaMoon, encompassing acting, music, and visual arts. She formed an all-women's band, performing at venues across Chicago and serving as the house band for the "Women in the Arts" events. In 2007, Williams released her debut solo project, "Butta to Fly: A Collection of Poetry, Art, and Music."

 

In 2011, Williams relocated to Atlanta, where she continued her artistic endeavors. She joined Mpower Productions, securing a supporting role in their Christmas movie "First Noelle." She also composed scores for the film and their stage production, "Only God Can Judge Me," and later landing a feature role in the short film "Shattered Serenity."

 

Williams' artistic output during this period included painting, music composition, and preparation for her next venture, a solo art exhibit in 2013. The exhibit, featuring 30 new paintings, a live performance, and her second book of poetry, "Cold Sweat," received critical acclaim.

 

Williams' poetry was also featured in the anthologies "Java Monkey's Speaks" and "Poetic Hustle, Vol II." She continued to expand her artistic horizons, participating in various projects in Atlanta, including roles in the web series "Between Women" and "Sunny Reign," and feature performances at Charis Books, the Hammond House W.E.B. Dubois celebration, GeorgiaWAND's Mother's Day for Peace event, the Facing Race opening reception, and the WomenNow conference in Durban, South Africa.

 

In 2015, Williams held her second solo art exhibit and performance, "After the Sun," which showcased a 35-piece visual art display and a live performance of soul, hip hop, and poetry in Atlanta and Chicago.

 

Her artistic journey continued in 2017 with the co-writing of her fourth choreopoem, "When Sisters Sing," and the release of the EPs "The camil.williams experience" and "The Heart Playlist." She also featured on Narada El Sol's album "Audio Art," and created the albums cover art.

 

In 2018, Williams participated in the Artsxchange Scattered Dreams art exhibit and transitioned from corporate life into a successful career as a barber, becoming one of Atlanta's top barbers.

 

With her 2024 solo exhibit on the horizon, Williams is poised to unveil her "Sometimes I Feel" series and complete her first limited series, "The One." Her artistic journey continues to evolve, reflecting her resilience, creativity, and unwavering commitment to use each of her God-given talents.