Cory Besskepp Cofer

HBO Def Poet, author, and member of two National Poetry Slam Teams, Cory Besskepp Cofer mergers originality and heritage with performances at countless colleges, cafés, arenas, festivals and coffeehouses. Twice named teacher of the year, he was featured by the Los Angeles Times for his academic innovation that incorporates Hip Hop and poetry into the classroom. By mixing classical structure with an urban flavor, Besskepp creates literature that deconstucts the complex issues facing youth today...See more

HBO Def Poet, author, and member of two National Poetry Slam Teams, Cory Besskepp Cofer mergers originality and heritage with performances at countless colleges, cafés, arenas, festivals and coffeehouses. Twice named teacher of the year, he was featured by the Los Angeles Times for his academic innovation that incorporates Hip Hop and poetry into the classroom. By mixing classical structure with an urban flavor, Besskepp creates literature that deconstucts the complex issues facing youth today through non-elitist language. In 2005, his Hip Hop Theater Play, Homeless Beatboxer was twice featured at the REDCAT Theater at Disney Hall. "Besskepp" celebrates 25 years as the host of A Mic and Dim Lights open mic and events series with co-founder and DJ, JB. See less