"While the women of The L Word were a huge draw for many attendees, some of
the most memorable performances of the evening
were delivered by actors who aren't yet household names... Bridget Gray,
who performed "The Little CoochiSnorcher That Could" gave
electrifying performances that had me and the rest of the audience mesmerized."
-Review from AfterEllen.com
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"...the only one to leave an impression was model tall and sassy Bridget Gray, whose delivery is more like spoken-word meets comedy." -THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
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"...clusters of the audience springing out of there seats, fists raised in the air for the ultimate. Gray got the fists and the shouts." -LOS ANGELES TIMES
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"Every Performance she gave was followed by a well-deserved standing ovation." -THE HIGHLANDER RADAR ___________________________________________________________________________
"Bridget Gray, tall and striking in camouflage pants and a "Got Soul" T-shirt rapped her way through several of her spoken-word poems as the audience watched raptly." -DAILY NEWS
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"I had the pleasure of meeting Bridget at a recent tapping of "Def Poetry" in New York. From the moment she stepped on stage, she became the teacher and we became the students." -Bloommag.com __________________________________________________________________________
"Bridget's "Letter to Hip-Hop" seamlessly blends in the mix. Scott Silva of KCRW reads our minds. Check the sounds of the times. Hear the future. Minutes later he comments that Bridget's poem gets more calls than anything else he plays and he plays some cutting edge ish." -UNDERGROUND.NET
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"Bridget Gray stepped up in the most amazing coat I have ever seen. A hand knitted coat of many colors and the way the light strung beads across her shoulders. Well, I don't know how I'd missed it before but I hadn't noticed how delicate, how exquisite, how regal her cheekbones. It was appropriate for her to start with her signature piece "Shades of Gray." The last time I'd heard this piece it was during a slam and it packed a punch. She was beautiful and sassy and I know that I for one wanted to be her and definitely wished that I'd written it. But that's part of what is so unique about her, her pieces could never be mistake for anyone else's. Last night her edge was different. In this intimate setting, she exposed to us a side of Women that is in essence in all of us: The part that we as Women are forever trying to hide. She simply spread her colors out on the floor in front of us: so brave and open. She was everything that I admire about that certain type of Woman, her. She was everything...EVERYTHING, but gray.
She got a standing ovation...[This]woman stepped up beautiful and stayed beautiful, no I take that back...got more beautiful."
-BEVERLY HILLS OUTLOOK
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"...poet Bridget Gray, an outspoken woman whose acting chops have landed her TV work on series such as "The Hughleys" and videos including one as Madonna's sidekick in her "Music" video...In her poetry, she touches on issues of woman's rights, as well as questions of race, love, abuse, life and heatbreak. The gamut..."
- LONGBEACH PRESS TELEGRAM
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[She] is "tough," Davis said. "She's righteous, and she has been through a lot of things. She's not stupid, not a sucker. She's also warm, friendly and softspoken..."
-ADWEEK
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WINNER OF BEST NARRATIVE SHORT AND BEST ACTRESS ELEVATE FILM FESTIVAL. photo by Cowboy
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The CricketSoda Myspace Editor
BIO
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Bridget Gray's passion for theatre and performace art is what lead her to move from her childhood home in Illinois to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams. Her acting chops have since landed her roles in films and gotten her guest starring roles on NBC, ABC, CBS, and The Disney Channel. She has appeared in a variety of music videos ranging from Ice Cube to Madonna, however it is her thought inducing poetry and hypnotic stage presence that has made her a highly sought after performer.
Bridget has graced over 500 stages nationwide, sharing the bill with artists such as John Legend, The Black Eyed Peas, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Joss Stone and Talib Kweli just to name it a few. Bridget's passionate lyrics got her an extended standing ovation at her taping of HBO's "Def Poetry Jam" as well as featured on ABC's "Eye On LA", BET's "Lyric Cafe", ACLU's television series "The Freedom Files", in the feature film "Fighting Words", showcased by Norman Lear and published in anthologies and textbooks, where her words have been studied in classrooms from high schools to Universities across the world.
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She has been trailblazing on the spokenword scene since 1999 when she won the first poetry slam she ever entered. In the following years she went on to win over 30 poetry slam competitions, including The Battle of LA, The Nuyorican Poet's Cafe, The Grand Slam Champion Slam, HBO Soul Poetry Slam, Los Angeles Grand Slam, and she the only woman to win the Hollwood Grand Slam Champion title two years back to back. She has also represented for the Los Angeles and/or Hollywood Slam Teams 4 times in the National Poetry Slam.
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2001 is when she began to transcend the slam arena releasing her debut EP "Shades of Gray" It became an underground smash hit that now has over 16,000 copies currently in circulation. The buzz from Bridget's CD made her a staple underground hip hop scene in Los Angeles.
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In 2003 she was selected from over 400 auditioning MC's and poets to go on 3 month long major nation wide tour sponsored by Nissan.
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In 2004 the success of this tour got Bridget a 3 month gig as a syndicated radio personality "Sypher 1". Her program aired on 10 main stream Radio One stations from New York's Hot 97 to LA's 100.3 The Beat. Guest's on Bridget's show included Alicia Keys, Ice Cube, Issac Hayes, Floetry, Kelis and many more.
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In 2005 Bridget released her second CD "Self Love" to rave reviews. She continued to rock mics at concerts, festivals and universities across the country.
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In 2006 she co-produced, wrote and starred in the short film "My Letter to Hip Hop." based on the poem written by Bridget. It won "Best Narrative Short" at the Elevate Film Festival where Bridget was named "Best Actress". The Film went on to featured at the 2006 Girlfest Film Festival.
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In 2007 Bridget has kept herself busy. In January she launched her one woman show "Naked Words" and sold out 3 nights in Hawaii. In February her short film screened 9 times at the 2007 Pan African Film Festival. In April she received critical acclaim for her performance in the "The Vagina Monologues" in Los Angeles. In May she became a guest correspondent on NBC 4's daytime show "Your LA". And currently she has been touring her ass off... yeah I said ass. By November of this year alone she has performed on over 100 stages at Colleges and Theaters across the country... with more to come. Phew!
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What's next? Check out upcoming show listings at www.myspace.com/bridgetgraymusic or www.bridgetgray.com for more video, music samples, and photos .
I think it was very appropriate that I listened to War or Peace on the 4th. Tempo Valley sounds really good, too. You two make magic together. Give paradise a kiss for me.
I think racism is a terrible thing. I think we should all learn to hate each other on an individual basis. LOL! While on the issue of racism, check out this old school video from one of my favorite Hip-Hop artist. Enjoy your week!
greetings sister.how are you.whats up.i love a letter to hip hop.i am a woman.war or peace w temp.i cant stop play in does tracks.reality lyrics. as bob marley say the truth is an offence but not a sin.when are you come in to england birmingham.keep the fire burning sister.bless up.
WhaTz Happ....I entered a writing/poetry contest last year..Crab Orchard Review...didn't win..I'm done entering anything for College reviews...i know u understand
got your message but couldn't hear it too well though i didn't recognize the smiling dancing laughing bubbly bridget that i know so well so, i'm sending you this much
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TO ALL OF U WHO RESPONDED TO THE HAWAI'I PONO CALL~
Thank you. This is day 1 of our myspace page and day 2 of execution. We are brainstorming various committees such as booths/entertainment/film-documentaries/related non-profits organizations/homeless organizations/marketing & promotions for our project...
If you have any idea where you could see yourself in the project please let me know... Our logo is being designed this week and press releases are also going out tomorrow. Website is also being conceptualized & more heads are making drafts of more press biz as we speak- from Switzerland by a local writer who wrote an article on TEMPO VALLEY in the next issue of MODERN LUXURY MAGAZINE HAWAII. Radio and mags are game as well.
Wow. I am so happy. :) Holla... Paisley.
P.S. I'll let you know when our first committee meeting is- We will be streaming live through Yahoo for those who cannot make it.
thanx 4 the add. i luv ur stuff, im glad im not the only one that feels that way about hip hop...if you go to freestylevision. com you can check out sum of my stuff if u like. keep on keeping on
