Tislarm Bouie, is a Brooklyn native and alumnus of the Professional Performing Arts School and The University of the Arts. He has been honored with the Princess Grace Award in Theater and received a Drama Desk nomination for 'Outstanding Choreography' in Roundabout’s Off-Broadway production of the bandaged place. Additional choreographic work includes The Color Purple at Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera (PCLO), The Salvagers at Yale Rep and The Wiz at Children’s Theater of Cincinnati in which her received the Broadway World Regional Theater Award for Best Choreography. Additionally, he was the associate creative director and choreographer of The Stranger an immersive night club from the producers of “Sleep No More”,  “Queen of the Night” and “The Box”.  Select performance credits include the film adaptation of In the Heights, Saturday Night Live, Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, Manhattan Love Story, Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus (Broadway), Blueprint Specials (Public Theater), and Carmen (Houston Grand Opera). He has also performed in regional productions of Annie, The Bodyguard, and Swing! Additionally, he has danced for artists such as Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Jon Batiste, and Bebe Rexha, and appeared in campaigns for Vogue, Estée Lauder, Cadillac, Samsung, and Toyota

Beyond his career, Tislarm values the arts as a guiding force in his life and is passionate about inspiring the next generation. He co-founded an alumni collective at his high school, dedicated to providing masterclasses, talk-back panel sessions, and mentorship opportunities, helping bridge the gap between alumni and students. His commitment to building a sense of community extends to fostering the growth of the future.