R.C. Riley (they/them, she/her) is a recent empty nester, writer, performer, activist, and warrior who began writing as a means of healing after a sexual assault. Their work examines the intersection of race, gender (sex), sexuality and faith and seeks to find justice for and liberate those marginalized by society. R.C. leads workshops, guest lectures, performs short stories and solo shows at colleges and theaters across the nation. Their solo shows include: Wrong Way Journey, SOGI Say What?!, Take It Easy on The Left Hand, Please, I’m Not Trying To Be Funny & their current work, Sex, Race & Jesus debuting this summer.

R.C. just completed a run as Harriet Tubman in Great Works Theatre’s production of Road to Freedom. You can listen to R.C.’s podcast, BE EMPOWERED! with R.C. wherever you get your podcasts.

R.C. Riley (they/she) www.rcrileyempowers.com
Workshops: No Labels, No Lies:
Defining Our Journey Ourselves