Some call her Dee.
Deonna Kelli Sayed is a writer, performer, open mic maven, and arts programmer based in Greensboro, NC.
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Author
Traditionally published author with experience in creative nonfiction, personal essay, and short story.
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Arts Programmer
Deonna has experience organizing conferences, literary festivals, book tours, and workshops.
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Nonprofit Development
Deonna is a grant writer by day with experience establishing and working with arts nonprofits. She also routinely participants in arts-centered grant review panels.
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Solo Show
American Body debuted in October 2023 as part of Creative Greensboro’s Stephen D. Hyers Residency
Deonna Kelli Sayed 