Assia Lau'ren

Assia Lau’ren is a U.S. Army veteran turned independent artist, blending storytelling, photography, and performance to explore themes of identity, healing, and emotional truth. A Howard University graduate and former Army Captain, she channels her lived experience into powerful creative work across multiple mediums.

She is the author of two compelling collections of poetry that encourage reflection, self-reclamation, and emotional honesty. She is also the photographer and author of three immersive photography books that capture both the quiet beauty and bold complexity of overlooked spaces and stories. As an actor, Assia made her theatrical debut in MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE playing opposite Morgan Freeman and Sonequa Martin-Green.

When she's not writing or behind the lens, Assia acts on screen and hosts creative events that amplify Black voices and lived experience. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her pittie named Nike.