Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed

Unbossed & Unbowed brings to life the remarkable and often overlooked story of Shirley Chisholm, the Brooklyn-born daughter of immigrant parents who became the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress and the first African American to seek a major party’s nomination for President. The play traces Chisholm’s journey from her childhood—shaped by years spent in Barbados during the Great Depression—to her rise as a fearless advocate for the disenfranchised. Join us for this immersive, interactive solo show where actress and playwright Ingrid Griffith portrays Shirley Chisholm and 15 other characters as she traces Shirley Chisholm’s journey from her childhood in Barbados to her rise in politics and activism in the United States.