Before she became a board member for Word In Motion , she split her time between performances in New York City and teaching creative writing at the University of Missouri -- St. Louis .
Shirley LeFlore is one of St. Louis ' most influential performance art poets .
Before Shirley LeFlore became a board member for Word In Motion , Shirley LeFlore split Shirley LeFlore 's time between performances in New York City and teaching creative writing at the University of Missouri -- St. Louis .
Shirley LeFlore is one of St. Louis ' most influential performance art poets .