Janora McDuffie (she/her)
Actor/Writer
Janora McDuffie is an actress, voiceover artist, speaker and host who brings authenticity and heart to every stage. Whether on screen, behind the mic, or in front of a live audience, she has built a dynamic and multifaceted career in entertainment.
Janora has appeared in hit television shows including NCIS, This Is Us, Truth Be Told, and Grey’s Anatomy. Her voice has been featured in popular video games, ad campaigns and most notably, around the world as the Live Announcer for the 94th Academy Awards.
As a host, her most meaningful work was No More Down Low TV, an award-winning web series amplifying the voices of out and proud LGBTQ+ people of color. Her passion for storytelling and advocacy extends to the podium where she has delivered multiple keynotes—including UNC-Chapel Hill’s 2023 Lavender Graduation as well as a TEDx talk.
Janora first performed “Earth, Wind and Car Fire” as a staged reading for the 25th Anniversary Black Queer Conference in April 2025. She is honored to continue this in-progress work celebrating the intersections of Blackness, queerness, and art—bringing her voice, her story, and her full self to the stage.
