Sufian Zhemukhov is an award-winning author and performer who received the JJ Reneaux Emerging Artist Award from the National Storytelling Network. His solo shows have been featured off-Broadway and nationwide. Sufian’s stories are based on his personal experience as a first-generation immigrant from Russia. His recent book won the Best Book Award from the International Studies Association. He is currently an associate research professor of International affairs at George Washington University.

Zhemukhov is an excellent raconteur. — DC Metro Theater Arts