Cheryl B | |
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 Cheryl B at the 2010 Lambda Literary Awards | |
| Born | Cheryl Burke September 19, 1972 |
| Died | June 18, 2011 (aged 38) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | New York University, The New School |
| Partner | Kelli Dunham |
| Awards | 2013 Lambda Literary Award for Bisexual Literature |
Cheryl Burke (September 19, 1972 – June 18, 2011), known professionally as Cheryl B, was an American journalist, spoken word poet, performance artist and playwright, associated with the East Village arts scene in New York City.[1] She is best known for her autobiographical book My Awesome Place: The Autobiography of Cheryl B, which was published posthumously and was co-winner, with John Irving's novel In One Person, of the 2013 Lambda Literary Award for Bisexual Literature.[2]
- ^ "Remembering Cheryl B". Lambda Literary Foundation, June 19, 2011.
- ^ "A Silver Evening for the Lammies". Gay City News, June 5, 2013.