Kenya Barris

Q: What types of brand work does Kenya Barris do?

Brand Partnerships, Campaign collaborations, endorsements, social media activations, commercials (TV/digital), voiceovers, and media appearances.

Q: What influences pricing for brand deals?

Usage rights, exclusivity, deliverables, campaign length, timelines, and production scope.

Q: What information do you need for a proposal?

Please share your brand, campaign objectives, deliverables, usage period/territory, deadlines, and budget range.

Q: Can Kenya Barris create custom content for our campaign?

Yes — Kenya Barris can deliver bespoke content (videos, posts, appearances, endorsements) aligned to your creative brief.

Q: Does Kenya Barris do voiceovers or on-camera work?

Yes — subject to concept approval and scheduling.

Q: Can Kenya Barris also participate in other types of events or campaigns?

Yes — many of our talent are versatile and can engage in speaking engagement, or media/brand activations, depending on their individual skills and availability.

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Kenya Barris is a highly influential writer, producer, and director known for creating impactful television series and films that resonate with contemporary audiences. After co-creating and producing ‘America’s Next Top Model’ with Tyra Banks in 2003, Kenya Barris established himself as a highly influential writer, producer, and director. Barris further honed his craft as a writer for notable series including ‘The Game,’ ‘Girlfriends,’ and ‘Soul Food,’ before creating the critically acclaimed ABC sitcom ‘Black-ish’ (20142022). The groundbreaking series earned multiple NAACP Image Awards and a prestigious Peabody Award, cementing its impact on contemporary television for its exploration of modern social themes.

Building on the success of ‘Black-ish,’ Barris expanded its universe with the spin-off series ‘Grown-ish,’ which premiered in 2018, and ‘Mixed-ish,’ launched in 2019. Concurrently, Barris made a significant impact in film as a writer, contributing to major releases such as ‘Girls Trip’ (2017), ‘Shaft’ (2019), and ‘Coming 2 America’ (2021). His wide-ranging influence and contributions to culture were recognized with an honorary doctorate from Clark Atlanta University in 2018. Barris continued to push creative boundaries by developing the Netflix series ‘#BlackAF’ in 2020, where he also made his acting debut.

Demonstrating his versatility, his film career further evolved when he made his directorial debut with the 2023 feature film ‘You People,’ which he also wrote. These projects underscore his ongoing commitment to crafting narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. Through his production company, Khalabo Ink Society, Barris consistently develops and produces a robust slate of projects across both film and television. His distinct voice and dedication to authentic, relevant storytelling ensure a pipeline of compelling content for major studios and streaming platforms.

Barriss innovative approach across writing, directing, and producing solidifies his standing as a visionary creator shaping the future of media.