Räyya Gracy is a designer who grounds herself in the importance of understanding the dramaturgical and cultural perspectives of art. As a black woman in the costume and fashion industry; she believes it is important to showcase all perspectives of life. Especially those who have consistently been underrepresented within history and entertainment. Her love for costume curation goes beyond the art of design and illustration. She has worked as a Costume Coordinator, Administrator, Production Accountant, Warehouse Attendant, Design Assistant and Sticher. Enabling herself to understand the magnitude of importance in which each department within costumes brings to the table. Additionally, she is continuously expanding her horizons as an artist through producing theatrical reinditions of fashion shows and various independent art works.

Räyya is currently an undergraduate senior at Carnegie Mellon University. Where she is obtaining her BFA in costume design and minor in business administration. During her journey as a costume designer she has designed for the productions of, In The Red and Brown Water, Alcina, The Little Mermaid, Simona’s Search, West Side Story and The Terrible Infants. As well as assistant designed for the productions of Pittsburgh CLO’s Camelot and Penelope. Additionally, beyond theater and opera she is trained and has developed costumes for dance, film and fashion,