Gifted Biography
Have you ever dreamed of building another world that is surrounded by words, words that provoke thoughts into feelings? Shaketa (Gifted) Ellison fulfilled that dream. On June 1st, 2007, she published a gift to the eyes and heart titled "POISE." This is not the only time, however; Shaketa had reached great heights in a dream for this is now an endeared reality.
Born on September 25th, 1976 in Philadelphia, PA. Faced with many obstacles she did not let them stop her from achieving her goals. Writing became her therapy. She was especially interested in reading, writing, and public speaking. After writing and producing a play in elementary school, it prompted Shaketa to become a writer. A mother of three gorgeous girls and two glam-babies. Furthermore Shaketa is a former member of Poetry and Motion. A group that transform words of poetry into artistic expression thus creating pure magic to the eyes, ears and mind.