MALACHI ASHLEY STEVENS (they/them, Abingdon, MD) is a multidisciplinary artist, blending dance, choreography, and poetry to tell powerful stories. Their journey began in the church, where movement became a spiritual expression and foundation for their artistic voice. They trained at Divine Dance Institute and graduated from the Baltimore School for the Arts (Class of 2021), later earning a BFA from USC Kaufman with a minor in Communication and receiving the Artistic Excellence scholarship. They have performed works by renowned choreographers including Kyle Abraham, Hope Boykin, Tassandra Chavez, Peter Chu, E. Moncell Durden, Micaela Taylor, Justin Peck, Helen Pickett, and Jiří Kylián. Their training includes prestigious programs such as Jacob’s Pillow Contemporary, Nederlands Dans Theater, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, Gallim dance company, and Springboard Pittsburgh. They are passionate about blending physicality and narrative to move and challenge audiences—and they are thrilled to begin their professional career with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.