Bio:
Shannon Ivey, MFA, AEA, is an artist.  She creates socially minded events and experiences with and for communities.  She has spent over 25 years creating as an actress, director, activist, coach, facilitator, educator, and Tedx Presenter.  She holds an MFA in Acting from UNC Greensboro and a BA in Theatre from Mississippi University for Women.  Ms. Ivey has over 23 years of professional and community experience facilitating workshops, directing or devising plays, musicals, and creating performative experiences for audiences of all ages.  Ms. Ivey is the proud founder of the #whatshesaidproject and Gather SC, LLC, which uses first person storytelling events to empower women of all ages.

She is based in Columbia, SC.

Click here for a look at my CV.
Directing photos here: shannonivey@tumblr.com

Gather SC, LLC Mission Statement:  
​Gather SC, LLC (#whatshesaidproject) is an Arts-based organization that uses first-person storytelling to empower, enlighten, educate, and enrich the lives of artists and non-artists alike.  Through workshops, coaching, Story Slams, performances, collection of oral histories, and story sharing, Gather SC, LLC facilitates educational opportunities for individuals, communities, and organizations.