Joriah Kwamé

Joriah Kwamé is a playwright/composer/lyricist based in NYC. In 2019, his career was launched when he won Tony Nominee Taylor Louderman's WRITE OUT LOUD competition, for, "Little Miss Perfect”, which since has grossed over 15 million views online. He is a recipient of the 2020 ASCAP Foundation Cole Porter Award and was one of six ASCAP writers featured in the ASCAP Songwriters: Next Generation showcase. He participated in the 2020 Johnny Mercer Songwriting Project. He has written pieces for The New York Film Academy, Prospect Theater Company, San Fransico Gay Men's Chorus, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and 54 Below. Alongside Pasek and Paul, he wrote a song for Shawn Mendes in the upcoming Sony Picture Film, LYLE LYLE CROCODILE. He is a 2021 Jonathan Larson finalist.