Quiara Alegría Hudes

Quiara Alegría Hudes is a renowned playwright, screenwriter, and author from West Philadelphia.

Her work, known for its exuberance and intellectual depth, has garnered critical acclaim, including a Pulitzer Prize for drama and a Tony Award for the Broadway musical "In the Heights," co-authored with Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Hudes' writing often explores themes of identity, community, and the Latinx experience in America.

Beyond her artistic endeavors, she is committed to social justice, founding Emancipated Stories, an initiative that shares the writings of incarcerated individuals.

Her memoir, "My Broken Language," further showcases her talent for storytelling and cultural representation.