MADlines

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Maddy “MADlines” Clifford is a Rapper, Educator and Arts-entrepreneur born and raised in Seattle. She holds an MFA in Poetry from Mills College and serves on the Board of Directors at Intersection for the Arts. MADlines has been an important fixture in the Bay Area arts ecosystem for a decade; she curates events, teaches poetry workshops to underserved youth, and releases independent music. 

Most recently, MADlines was featured on a song with Zion I called "Flame Go." She is also on “Black Grxl Magic," a catchy, gender-inclusive track by Grammy-nominated hip-hop for kids group, Alphabet Rockers. MADlines collaborated with songstress, Xiomara, on a stunning music video, which was shot by Emmy-nominated director, Contessa Gayles.

Her ultimate mission is to leave an indelible footprint in a shifting cultural landscape, one in which young people's dreams for peace can take root!

Maddy was on Next Level Team Uganda and Team Argentina.