WALLACE "SHUBAKA" KIRBY is a Washington, DC, native, poet, playwright, and reentry trauma facilitator specialist who passionately interweaves his artistic talents with a deep spirit of advocacy. As a system-impacted individual, he leverages his lived experience to support and uplift others navigating the complexities of life after incarceration. Shubaka proudly serves as a Community Advocate with Voices Unbarred, an organization that powerfully combines theater and advocacy to amplify the stories and reshape the futures of those affected by the carceral system. Through his creative writing, therapeutic facilitation, and dedicated activism, he continues to build vital platforms for healing, justice, and community empowerment.