ABSURDIST * ADVOCATE * ACTOR * POET
Kyle Hernandez (24), is a Trinidadian based creative bent on utilizing absurdism and the performance arts as vehicles for discourse. He has toured five major cities in England with his craft, and was featured at The Roundhouse Talking Doorsteps Program in London as one of only two Caribbean poets. Hernandez, is a two time 1st Runner Up for the First Citizens National Poetry Slam, and works predominantly as a teaching artist, poet and director. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with First Class Honors from the University of the West Indies. Kyle also services The 2 Cents Movement, where he uses his platform to engage with thousands of young people across the country; leading conversations in youth development and other social justice issues.
Recent Projects
Bohemian Room
May 2019
“His obvious storytelling ability and natural charisma make his style of spoken word even more engaging as he integrates crowd response and participation into his performance. He’s quite impressive, to say the least.”
Tevyn Gill (Host of Bohemia Room)
Headline Act of True Talk No Lie (October 2018)
October 2018
“You know it’s going to be something crazy and out of the box when Kyle performs, but you’re never sure exactly what to expect. He had the entire audience at TTNL laughing till tears with his wild and sometimes very dark humour. His was easily one of my favourite feature acts to date”
Yvan Mendoza (Founder/ Host of TTNL)
FCNPSC 2018
Semi Finals
“In Trinidad, our bigotry may be lazy but it is rich, Kyle knows that. He writes and performs in a way that makes his arguments undeniable, even to those who hold opposing views. I think that’s why this piece was so successful. It was a bridge for almost a 1000 people in Napa auditorium to walk across. Rare breed!”
Kwame Weekes (National Slam Official 2018)
Primary and Secondary School Tours
2017-2019
There is no separating risk and dedication in his work. The result is a reward that the audience can only applaud as unique to Kyle. I have seen it on the school tour. Students will ask “why is he like that” The only response is, because he is Kyle.
Derron Sandy (Artistic Director of the 2 Cents Movement)