Lovar Davis Kidd
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Interdisciplinary Artist / Choreographer / Abstract Artist
Lovar Davis Kidd, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is an interdisciplinary performer, choreographer, and abstract artist dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices through immersive artistic experiences and social justice initiatives. Drawing from his biracial heritage(s), Kidd’s artistic process is deeply rooted in social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) efforts. L.D. has showcased his talents across the United States. Highlights include roles in the 2nd national tour of Lin Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights; Tim Rice & Elton John’s Aida at Sacramento Music Circus; Disney California Adventure Park’s Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular; and the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular. He has also danced for Helanius J. Wilkins’ DC-based EDGEWORKS Dance Theater and L.A. based dance companies Word In Motion and Urban Poets. In 2024 – 25, L.D. secured funding from the Big Field Fund (Andy Warhol Foundation) to develop The Sound of Movement, a community-engaged project exploring dance and sound through wearable MIDI controllers.
Website: www.lovardaviskidd.com/
This bio/description was originally published in 2025 and updated in 2025. For more current information, please refer to the award recipient's website (if provided).