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.

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.

Issa Rae canceled her sold-out show at the Kennedy Center, scheduled for March 16, after news that President Donald Trump was elected chair by its board of directors.