Television producer Shonda Rhimes and singer-songwriter Ben Folds have also cut ties with the Kennedy Center after President Trump's takeover of the venue.

Ms. Rae said that she was canceling an upcoming appearance at the center because of an “infringement” on its values. Renée Fleming, Ben Folds and Shonda Rhimes all left posts there.

Issa Rae has pulled the plug on her upcoming Kennedy Center appearance following U.S. President Donald Trump's installation as chair.

The "Insecure" creator and star was due for a one-night-only spotlight on March 16 The post Issa Rae Cancels Kennedy Center Event After Trump Takeover, Cites ‘Infringement’ on Artistic Values appeared first on TheWrap.

Artists including actress and writer Issa Rae and television producer Shonda Rhimes have cut ties with the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump took over as chairman Wednesday, days after he announced a plan to terminate the organization’s board.

The coup at the national cultural center has sparked an outcry among entertainers. Issa Rae chose to cancel an upcoming appearance at the venue in protest.

Shonda Rhimes and Issa Rae have both made moves to dissociate from The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as President Trump takes over. According to CBS News, Issa Rae canceled her sold-out event set for the Washington, D.C., venue next month.

US actress, writer and producer Issa Rae has cancelled her forthcoming appearance at Washington's Kennedy Center over "an infringement of values", after Donald Trump named himself the venue's chairman.

Issa Rae has canceled her sold-out show at The Kennedy Center after Donald Trump was elected chairman.

The actress, comedian and television producer was the first major artist to say Thursday that she was backing out of a Kennedy Center engagement, canceling her sold-out