About The Expression Project

Our Purpose

The Expression Project was created to help kids discover their purpose through creativity. Every child has a calling, and for young visionaries, creating is a natural way to explore that calling. Our program provides students with creative freedom, mentorship, and a supportive, family-like environment to help them grow into confident, expressive individuals.

Our Vision

We believe in preparing kids for their future careers early, while giving them the tools and opportunities to explore creative paths. Through acting, writing, filmmaking, dance, music, and performance, students learn skills that build confidence, teamwork, and leadership — all within a nurturing and faith-centered community.

Founder Bio

Elteriayah Hibbett is a filmmaker, storyteller, and educator with a passion for youth empowerment. Born and raised in Chicago, Elteriayah has been acting in plays since childhood and has experience in photography, directing, and content creation. She graduated from Full Sail University with a degree in film and has worked on short film projects, commercials, music videos, promotional campaigns, and youth-centered projects.

Elteriayah is a married mother who brings real-world experience, mentorship, and guidance to every student in The Expression Project. She recently released her first book, Black or White, inspired by her final film project at Full Sail University, which explores themes of identity, creativity, and self-expression.

Why “Expression”?

The word “Expression” represents the freedom to share one’s voice, ideas, and creativity. In our program, creativity is not only about the arts — it’s about faith, personal identity, and leadership. We believe that helping students express themselves through storytelling, performing arts, and mentorship empowers them to discover their purpose and fulfill their God-given potential.

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