Kinnik Sky’s “Peace Be Still” hits the stage

With seven NAACP theater awards, Kinnik Sky (above) was also a contestant on the reality competition series American Idol. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice With seven NAACP theater awards, Kinnik Sky shines as a beacon of artistic brilliance. As a multifaceted producer, actor, and playwright, she prepares to entertain Atlantans with her latest theatrical work, “Peace Be Still.” Sky’s journey as a former hopeful contestant on “American Idol” weaves an exciting narrative, but her love for the arts began long before her national television debut. For example, her youth was filled with impromptu performances in front of a one-person audience. “Since I was a small child, I would go in my room and get my church shoes and tell my daddy to watch me tap, but I never took a tap dance class in my life,” Sky said. Yet, it is not just her flair for entertainment that defines her. Sky credits her work ethic to her late father’s emphasis on consistency and professionalism. “My dad is my work ethic,” Sky said. “The principles that he instilled really stayed with me and have carried me to the point that I am in life today.” Although many might see her...