A bestselling writer, public speaker, gender equality advocate, co-founder of the acclaimed Iceland Writers Retreat and a former first lady of Iceland.

Christine Toy Johnson is a Tony-honored, Obie, Rosetta LeNoire, JACL, and Asian American Arts Alliance award-winning writer, actor, director, filmmaker and advocate for inclusion. Christine was a cast member of the first National Tour of the musical Come From Away.

A multi-media content creator, award-winning filmmaker, photo journalist, actress, and documentarian who lifts up and amplifies BIPOC communities and artists. She is the Executive Producer and Host of Backstage Pass with Lia Chang.

A writer, actor, filmmaker, mother and activist all embodied in one talented multi-disciplinary artist. Candice is the creator of Fatherland, WAIL and 30 Ways To Get Free.