She cited an “infringement on the values” of the institution.
“Thank you so much for selling out the Kennedy Center forAn Evening with [Me].
All tickets will be refunded.
Issa Rae in 2024.Credit:Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty
Thank you so much for understanding and I hope to see you soon.
Love, Issa.”
He replaces philanthropist David Rubenstein as chair.
Issa Rae posted her stance on social media.Issa Rae/Instagram
Rae is not the only artist to have distanced herself from the Kennedy Center following Trump’s new position.
Her reps declined to comment on the move to EW.
Opera singer Renee Fleming, an artistic adviser for the venue, also headed out the door.
