Praize Productions Inc.

Praize Productions, Inc. (PPI) is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, dedicated to providing high-quality arts programming to underserved communities. Comprising of PPI's Performing Arts Academy, RIZE Pro-Elite professional dance company, RIZE Youth Company, and outreach programs, PPI takes a holistic approach to artistry, combining social and educational elements rooted in social consciousness. Recognized with prestigious awards such as the Black Theater Alliance Award and nine Black Excellence Awards, PPI is renowned for their thought-provoking theatrical productions and motion pictures, which have garnered critical acclaim and sold-out audiences throughout Chicago. Founded in 2010 by Enneréssa LaNette Davis, who also serves as the executive artistic director, Praize Productions continues to empower Black artists and communities by amplifying their voices and narratives through professional platforms, while preserving a strong sense of community connection.