E3 Alia & AK | Utah Shakespeare Festival Actors

Abdul-Khaliq Murtadha (AK) plays Martin Luther King, Jr. in The Mountaintop, Peter Shaw in Silent Sky in the 2024 season at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. He is also known for his roles: Los Angeles Shakespeare Center, Seattle Rep, Ensemble Theatre Company (Santa Barbara), Phoenix Theatre, Indianapolis Shakespeare Company, South Dakota Shakespeare Festival, Pioneer Theatre Company (Salt Lake City), WBTT and Asolo Rep (Sarasota, FL) Alia Shakira plays Camae in The Mountaintop; Annie Cannon in Silent Sky in the 2024 season at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. She is also known for her roles: Makeda in *The House that will not Stand––*Horizon Theater (GA), Biddie in *A Lady and A Woman––*Impact Theater (GA), The Alliance Theatre (GA); numerous plays at New Federal Theatre (NY), Metropolitan Playhouse (NY), TheatreWorks (Tour), and The National Black Theatre Festival. The Explore Local Podcast is presented by Visit Cedar City Brian Head and hosted by David Johnson, Cedar City Economic Development Director. This episode is sponsored by: The Cedar City Business and Innovation Center. Dedicated to supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs, it provides resources and services aimed at fostering  business creation, growth, and retention. The center features the “Makerspace” where entrepreneurs and small businesses can have access to 3D printers, video production and photography equipment, t-shirt printing and more! Whether you’re starting a new venture or looking to expand an existing one, the Cedar City Business and Innovation Center offers the tools and guidance to help you succeed. To learn more and get involved, visit innovationcenter.cc