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About Us

About Us

LilyRoze Studios: A Hub for Empowering Youth, Telling Stories, and Bringing Productions to Life

Lily Roze Studios was founded in 2007 and is an All-In-One Theatre, Television, Fashion, Music and Dance Production Center.

Our Mission

The LilyRoze Foundation, Inc. is a renowned organization committed to transforming lives and unifying communities through the power of the arts. We envision people of all ages and backgrounds coming together, empowered and inspired by events that bring awareness and foster personal growth.

Our mission is threefold:
  • To holistically transform lives by equipping young people to face demanding and challenging situations with resilience and enthusiasm.
  • To instill in youth a sense of responsibility and citizenship through artistic expression..
  • To create innovative works that address community issues and universal values, relevant to people from all walks of life..
  • Our Founder: Nadia Matthews

    Nadia Carolynn Childres is a playwright, producer, author, acting coach, and the visionary founder of LilyRoze Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth through the arts. With 13 years of experience running her own performing arts school, Nadia has transformed the lives of countless young actors, offering them a space to learn, grow, and express themselves creatively.

    She began her career at just 16 years old with her debut stage play, A Ghetto Fairytale, which achieved local acclaim and sold out four nights. Nadia generously donated all proceeds to LeMoyne-Owen College, making her the youngest contributor in the college’s history.

    Motivated to inspire positive change among youth, Nadia developed programs to address the challenges faced by young people in her community, using storytelling and the performing arts as powerful tools for personal empowerment. Through LilyRoze Foundation, she continues to offer workshops, seminars, and summer camps that provide young people with hands-on experience in acting and performance, helping them build confidence and develop essential life skills.

    Nadia’s dedication and impactful work led to her being featured on the Tyra Banks Show, where she was recognized as a "Goddess of Hope" for her commitment to community and youth development.

    Now based in Dallas, Nadia is rebranding as an author with her upcoming children’s book, The Magic in the Mirror, which encourages young readers to find strength and self-esteem within themselves. Her vision is to expand her reach as an urban playwright and to create nationwide programs that inspire creativity and personal growth in youth, aiming to extend her impact across new communities. Nadia’s mission remains clear: to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation through the transformative power of the arts.