“What writing a poem really does - and what figuring how to perform effectively really does - is forces people to listen to you. It frames your thoughts in such a way that grabs people's attentions and forces them to hear the things that you're actually saying.”

American actor, rapper, and singer-songwriter

Daveed Diggs is an American actor, rapper, and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the vocalist for the experimental hip hop group Clipping and for originating the dual roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the musical Hamilton. He won a Tony Award in 2016 for his performance in Hamilton, and shared a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album with the show’s cast. He has also acted on screen, including as Aaron/Oh Father in the superhero series The Boys.