Bleu Beckford-Burrell is a first-generation Jamaican-American actor and playwright. Born and raised in New York City, she works for non-profit organizations where she teaches acting, writing, and directing to teens.
Her plays, many of which were award finalists or winners, include: P.S.365, Lyons Pride, and La Race, among others. She has had Fellowships at Page73, The Playwrights Realm, I73, and Colt Coeur.
While at MacDowell, she completed the second draft of her commissioned play for South Coast Repertory and the final draft of her animated pilot. She was also commissioned by Playwrights Horizon and Keen Company while in residence. Bleu will present the off-Broadway debut in fall 2022 of her play La Race with Page73 Productions.
