Chatham Arts CouncilMeet This Artist: Performing Artist Koialina Gray
The Chatham Arts Council is investing in artists through our Meet This Artist series, introducing you to Chatham County’s creative community one interview at a time. This Meet This Artist feature is made possible with support from VRC, Ltd.
In this special audio feature, we meet Koialina Gray (AKA Makayla Graybeal). Koialina is a homegrown Chatham creative with a background that spans music, theater, and dance. She is currently working as puppeteer and narrator for “The Wild Wisdom of the World” by Paperhand Puppet Project, currently running at Chapel Hill’s Forest Theater.
So, take a look–or in this case, have a listen—and meet your very inspiring neighbor.
Heather O’Shaughnessy interviews Koialina Gray
View the full audio transcript here!
“The Wild Wisdom of the World” by Paperhand Puppet Project runs through September 27, 2026. For tickets and more, visit paperhandpuppet.org
For more on Koialina’s talented family, check out our previous Meet This Artist interviews featuring her mother, Storyteller Louise Omoto Kessel, and brother, Dancer Jabu Graybeal.
Meet This Artist with Koialina Gray was produced by the Chatham Arts Council, with support from the team at VRC, Ltd.
