MAJEEDAH JOHNSON
Creative Director/Puppeteer and Multi-Genre Storyteller
Majeedah is a versatile storyteller who has
dedicated over two decades to producing works
across various mediums that highlight the resilience of
the human spirit and the power of overcoming
obstacles. Her creative endeavors span puppet
building, improv performance, songwriting, film and
music curation, collaging, novel writing, and
storytelling
Currently, Majeedah is recording science and self esteem
songs for youth and those young-at-heart.
Her creative work is inspired by a diverse array of
artists and thinkers, including Jim Henson, Adam
Kreutinger, Rick Lyon, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn,
Flying Lotus, Betty Davis, Gil Scott-Heron, Stark
Reality, Frank Zappa, Akira Kurosawa, Future Sounds
of Jazz, Octavia Butler, James Baldwin, Benneton
Colors Magazine, and Romare Bearden, among
many others.
For nearly a decade, Majeedah has contributed to
the jazz community through CapitalBop, a DC nonprofit
that promotes and supports jazz culture and
artists in the DMV region. Additionally, she writes
articles and conducts artist interviews for HomeRule
Magazine in Washington, DC.