Donkeysaddle Projects

At Donkeysaddle Projects, we use art and storytelling as one point of entry to invite people into the work of building a liberated world free from state violence. We’re grateful to be able to connect with many talented artists using art to support the building of a liberated world, including .

Abby Ahmad is a singer, songwriter, actor, and multi-disciplinary educator based in Brooklyn, NY. She has recorded & toured internationally, both as a solo artist and with her band Fife & Drom. Her original music has been recognized by the Independent Music Awards and featured in the film The Guardian. As an actor & voice actor, Abby has performed for stage, film & commercial. A 2025 Bechdel Project Community Space Grantee for her original musical, Permanent Residence, Ahmad has performed regionally and Off-Broadway, earning acclaim for her performance in Heather Raffo’s 9 Parts of Desire. Recent creative collaborations include The Cost of Believing (Sheen Center), The Gaza Monologues (Theatre of the Oppressed), and The Battle of Blythe Road (On the Quays/Prospect Musicals). As a working performer and voice/songwriting coach, Abby cherishes the opportunity to commune through creativity.

We’re so grateful that Abby performed her original song, “Say You Believe,” at our recent fundraising event Creating the Future We Deserve. Thank you, Abby!

If you didn’t make the event but would still like to contribute to the fundraiser for our Grassroots Community Network, you can make a contribution at donkeysaddle.org/GCN.