Shequeta Smith

Shequeta L. Smith is an award-winning writer, director, and comic book creator focused on bold, character-driven stories that center underrepresented voices. She’s the creator of Rayven Choi and Young Grandmaster Choi, two acclaimed graphic novel series featuring dynamic Black heroines and rich cultural themes. Her books have sold thousands of copies independently and are featured in libraries worldwide.

The Rayven Choi short film, adapted from her graphic novel, has screened at festivals globally and is streaming on multiple platforms. The animated adaptation of Young Grandmaster Choi is currently making waves on YouTube and in international animation festivals.

A graduate of Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s Imagine Impact incubator, Smith developed a four-quadrant feature screenplay in just eight weeks. Based in Los Angeles, she is the founder of Shero Comics, a multimedia company empowering women and girls of color through storytelling. In 2025, she received the Woman of Diversity Award from the Los Angeles Lakers and Comerica Bank, as well as the Spectrum Circle Award for Innovation in the Arts.