ICONS Cabaret by Tina Powell

The ICONS Cabaret is a performing arts collective dedicated to celebrating Black women’s artistry and sustaining a platform for their stories. With an all-Black woman and gender-expansive cast, we honor the lineage that shapes our work. Our first production, ICONS: Black Women Illuminated, premieres September 20, 2025, at The 418 Project. This cabaret blends live jazz, variety acts, and short films to honor the pioneering Black women artists who transformed the 20th century.

We are guided by three principles: Honoring Heritage, Empowering Artists, and Building Community. Together, these values illuminate the past, empower the present, and build the future of Black artistry.