Joël is an actor, dramatist and lyricist whose work amplifies Black women and challenges their imposed societal identities. Her musical 2&1: A Harlem Love Story with Loose Morals composed by Jenna Gillespie Byrd, which centers queer Black women during the Harlem Renaissance was a 2023 Eugene O’Neill Finalist, and a 2022 Relentless Award Honorable Mention. Through a grant from the NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre she produced a concept album of the music which was listed in “Our Favorite Musical Theatre Concept Albums of 2025” by What’s On Stage. 2&1: A Harlem Love Story with Loose Morals: The Concept Album is available on all major music streaming platforms.