"One of One" Alumni
Alumna Debbie Allen has broken barrier after barrier.
Biography
Debbie Allen has broken barrier after barrier in the performing arts, boldly putting not just her own phenomenal talent on display, but those of other artists as well. Whether she is working with well-established performers or those just beginning to step into their greatness, Allen has a singular ability to bring forth what can only be called creative magic. She is that rare artist who is relevant in any time period. Her first Emmy win, for example, was in 1982; her latest was in 2021, 39 years later. She is scheduled to receive an honorary Oscar this fall.