Andre Dukes

What Known Means to Me:
Known means community, creativity, and people I can be myself around. It’s a place where I can show up as me without having to overthink it. Basically, it feels like finding your people and realizing they’re just as weird as you are.

Dream:
My dream is to be an all around creative, whether that’s through music, entertainment, teaching, or whatever opportunity comes my way. I want a career where I can create, perform, and connect with people. If I can make a living doing what I love and have fun doing it, I’m winning.

Favorite Known MPLS Memory:
My favorite memory is our very first rehearsal. I didn’t really know what to expect, but I knew pretty quickly that something special was happening. It was basically the beginning of a bunch of friendships, memories, and probably way too many inside jokes.

Something About Me:
I’m a very creative person who loves music, people, and trying new things. I’m always thinking of some new idea, even when I probably should be focusing on the thing in front of me. I love making people laugh, connecting with others, and being unapologetically myself.

My Biggest Inspiration:
What inspires me most is knowing that I have no idea how far I can actually go yet. There are so many things I want to experience, create, and accomplish, and that keeps me moving forward. I’m basically trying to see what happens when I stop putting a ceiling on myself.