Apollo Theater Pays Tribute to Kiki Shepard’s Legacy

Kiki Shepard, ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ co-host, dies at 74

Kiki Shepard, former co-host of 'Showtime at the Apollo,' dies at 74. A trailblazer and advocate, she leaves behind a legacy of empowerment and service.

Kiki Shepard remembered: Apollo icon’s lasting legacy

For so many of us, Showtime at the Apollo wasn’t just a television show—it was a cultural institution. It was where raw talent met real critique, where dreams were either launched or lovingly pushed back for more work. And right there, steady and graceful in the middle of it all, was Kiki Shepard. She wasn’t loud. She didn’t have to be. Kiki carried a presence that felt like home—poised, warm, and undeniably Black in a way that affirmed us witho…

Apollo Theater Pays Tribute to Kiki Shepard’s Legacy

The Apollo Theater honors Kiki Shepard’s legacy, praising her impact as a beloved host and cultural icon.

In Remembrance of KiKi Shepard

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) mourns the loss of KiKi Shepard, an actress and dedicated sickle cell advocate, who passed away recently at the age of 74. Many knew KiKi as a longtime co-host of the “Showtime at the Apollo” variety show, but she was also the founder of sickle cell nonprofit The KIS Foundation and worked closely with many individuals and organizations in the SCD community, including SCDAA. In a letter…