Billy Porter: Superstar, Artist & Activist

Billy Porter speaks from the heart in an exclusive interview at EPIC. As an outspoken activist since his early days in theatre and working on Broadway, Porter’s rise to stardom has offered him an even bigger platform to share his views on race, politics, gender equality, and more.

Art and artists can change the world with their work, but also with their voice and actions outside of performances. Lisa Dawn Cave, Broadway stage manager and production supervisor of Frozen, chats with Billy about his art: music, fashion, film, television, theatre, his activism, and the intersection between them. His journey is fascinating, and this interview alone is the reason to attend EPIC.

Watch this Session below.

The Entertainment & Performing Arts Industry Conference took place on January 10, 2022. It was for anyone working in, studying, or interested in the entertainment or performing arts industries. The event featured 50 sessions with 120+ industry leaders from numerous disciplines. EPIC was built around the discussion pillars of CREATE, PERFORM, DESIGN, & PRODUCE. Each Pillar featured a collection of industry leading directors, choreographers, performers, technicians, producers, designers, and more.

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Billy Porter’s Website

Billy Porter won a Tony Award & Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for his starring role as Lola in Kinky Boots. He has also been seen on Broadway in Grease, Smokey Joe’s Café, Five Guys Named Moe & Miss Saigon. Other stage credits include Dreamgirls, Ghetto Superstar (The Man That I Am) and Angels in America. Screen credits include The Broken Hearts Club, Twisted and Shake, Rattle and Roll as Little Richard. He can currently be seen on FX’s Pose.