Mike Ellison was born in Ethiopia and developed into an actor and recording artist in Detroit. The multi-faceted performer often employs entertainment as a vehicle to support social and charitable initiatives throughout the United States and his birth country. Ellison’s acting credits span film, theater and television and his repeat performances on HBO’s Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry have led to collaborative projects with the NFL and the NBA. For music and more from Mike Ellison please visit his site.