About
see her, a harmonic, crystal child, born a pyrite, a Chicago southern sky, a winter sunshine; capricious, melodic, she must make sound.
Kiayla Ryann (she/her) is a womanist poet, creative curator, and yogini based in Chicago. Her work centers on exploring authenticity and blends expression, healing, and experimentation in ways that are freeing. Kiayla co-curates Poet’s Tea and Pleasure, a Sunday night gathering that celebrates poetry, tea, and the joy of being human.
Her performances have appeared on stages across the U.S., including at the Kennedy Center and Steppenwolf Theatre. In 2024, she curated the Chicago Reader’s Poetry Corner, shining a light on femme voices. Her debut poetry collection is set to be published by Mamas Kitchen Press in 2025.
Kiayla’s website is currently under-construction as she gathers her upcoming collection of poetry but she is so glad you stopped by.
She invites you to her Work with Me page to connect and collaborate on somethin’ hot.
