Biography

Cousin Shy, also known as Chirae Cannon, is an audio storyteller and filmmaker whose work explores family, incarceration, and the lived realities of violence. Their audio work, including with Uncuffed (KALW Public Media), takes an intimate, tape-led, character-driven approach. In film, Cousin Shy approaches similar themes through a more comical, accessible lens, creating stories that are both grounded and digestible.
- IMDb mini biography by: Kemi Ayoko