The Performing Arts for Life and Education Foundation
Barbara Reece
Chair, Board of Directors Actress, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Deborah Sharpe-Taylor
Secretary, Board of Directors Actress, Writer, Director
The Performing Arts for Life and Education Foundation believes that youth are a vital resources and with development and exposure to arts study, they can achieve life-long success. At PALEF, we are giving youth a dramatic break in life.
Now celebrating our 30th Anniversary of 'being of service" !!T
PALEF is led by a committed l all volunteer staff of professionals. Co-founder and Artistic Director, Charles Douglass has guided the work of our organization for more than two decades.
Reverend Dr. DiAnn L. Johnson
Member, Board of Directors
Minister, Humanitarian, Degreed Black Belt
Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas. Please contact us at 213-359-4500 or email us at palef4youth@gmail.com to join our team and to support our work
Our Team
Charles Douglass
Member, Board of Directors
Co-founder and Artistic Director
Chester Whitmore
Treasurer, Board of Directors Choreographer and Band Leader
Our Mission
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