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Praize Productions, Inc., NFP!
Praize Productions, Inc., (PPI) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3, organization housed on the South Side of Chicago. PPI is comprised of three platforms: PPI’s Performing Arts Academy; RIZE Pro-Elite professional dance company and RIZE Youth Company; and our outreach programs.
We create high-quality arts programming that is accessible to our underserved communities in Chicago. Our unique approach to artistry is holistic in style for we wish to develop the full artist by infusing both social and educational approaches rooted in social consciousness.
Our organization and professional dance company have been awarded with both a Black Theater Alliance Award and nine Black Excellence Awards from the African-American Arts Alliance of Chicago.
PPI is known for its thought-provoking, one-of-a-kind theatrical productions and most recent motion picture, which have won countless awards and reached sold-out audiences across Chicago.
Our organization was founded in 2010 by Enneréssa LaNette Davis who serves as the organization’s executive artistic director. Under her direction, Praize Productions continues to bring professional arts-based programming and events that amplify the voices and narratives of Black artists and communities via professional platforms, while purposefully maintaining the richness of community connectedness.
PPI's Mission
Our mission is to provide arts education and opportunities to youth and adults through a holistic approach that allows participants to excel in the arts and in their everyday lives.
PPI's Vision
Praize Productions, Inc., NFP provides professional exposure and experiences in the arts along with additional support that encourages and provides guidance to participants, while creating a positive impact and building our communities.
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