Cheryl B
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. 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.