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Soyica Diggs Colbert, Ph.D., is the Interim Provost and Idol Family Professor at Georgetown University. She previously served as Vice President for Interdisciplinary Initiatives in the Office of the Provost and Interim Dean of Georgetown’s College of Arts and Sciences. Her academic work bridges Black Studies and Performing Arts, focusing on 20th and 21st century black theater, literature, performance, and culture.
Colbert’s research explores the intersection of art and politics, particularly how theater functions as a rehearsal space for political and intellectual work. She has contributed extensively to peer-reviewed journals and popular publications like The New York Times, Washington Post, and Public Books.
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship
- Institute for Citizens & Scholars Fellowship
- Mellon Foundation Fellowship
- Robert W. Woodruff Library Fellowship at Emory University
Her notable book Radical Vision: A Biography of Lorraine Hansberry reinterprets Hansberry’s life through the lens of theater as a catalyst for political engagement. Colbert has also curated exhibitions and held leadership roles at institutions like the Shakespeare Theatre Company and The Public Theatre.
