Winner, The Coletta Preacely-Garcia Diversity Fellowship 2025
BIO
KEILA HAMILTON is a writer, actress, and former MLB cheerleader—yes, MLB. Think of us as the side chicks of the cheerleading world. She was a staff writer on season one of AMC’s AllBlk dramedy Send Help, where she also co-wrote her first episode. Keila specializes in half-hour comedies and dramedies that explore identity and self-worth, blending hard-hitting humor with urgent societal themes. Laugh now, take action later.
She’s an alum of Amy Aniobi’s TRIBE Writing Program and Mike Gauyo’s Black Boy Writes/Black Girl Writes Mentorship Program. Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles—where stray dogs, Baptist churches, and 2Pac-and-Jesus t-shirts mark the landscape—Keila draws inspiration from the community that shaped her. She loves serving at her church, chasing scenic views, and Googling pictures of Kofi Siriboe. Amen..