Malik Nashad Sharpe

Malik Nashad Sharpe is an artist working with choreography.

Creating primarily underneath the alias marikiscrycrycry, he creates performances that are formally engaged with the construction of atmosphere, affect, and dramaturgy.

His works have been presented internationally and across contexts including MDT (SK), Battersea Arts Centre (UK), and CCA Glasgow (UK), amongst others. He has held artistic residencies including Sadlers Wells (UK), Barbican Open Labs (UK), CCN Caen (FR), and the Performance Situation Room (EU).

He was named by Attitude Magazine as a Rising Star in Dance 2019, and on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List for his leading contribution to the arts and culture in Europe.

He graduated with a BA in Dance (Highest Honours) from Williams College in 2014, and holds a Diploma in Contemporary Dance from Trinity Laban.