AceShowbiz - Issa Rae, renowned actress and producer best known for HBO's critically-acclaimed "Insecure," has cancelled her sold-out event at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

This move follows her concerns over what she describes as an "infringement on the values" of the institution, which has traditionally celebrated the diversity of artists across various mediums.

Rae announced the cancelation of "An Evening with Issa Rae," scheduled for March 16, on Instagram Stories, just a day after President Donald Trump declared himself the newly elected chairman of the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees.

Rae issued a statement expressing gratitude to her fans and explaining her decision, "Unfortunately, due to what I believe to be an infringement on the values of an institution that has faithfully celebrated artists of all backgrounds through all mediums, I've decided to cancel my appearance at this venue."

She assured her fans that all tickets would be refunded and signed off with, "Love, Issa."

Other prominent figures in the arts community have also pulled similar moves. Screenwriter Shonda Rhimes, creator of "Grey's Anatomy" and "How to Get Away with Murder," also announced her departure from the Kennedy Center board.

Rhimes shared on Instagram a quote from former President Kennedy, "If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him."

Musician Ben Folds has resigned as an artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra. In a statement on Facebook, Folds said, "Given the developments at the Kennedy Center, effective today I am resigning as artistic advisor to the NSO. Not for me."

He expressed his appreciation for his colleagues and will particularly miss working with the musicians of the nation's symphony orchestra.

President Trump joined 14 new Board of Trustee members, including Usha Vance, wife of Vice President J.D. Vance, and former U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao. Trump expressed his vision for the center on Truth Social, stating, "At my direction, we are going to make the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., GREAT AGAIN."

The Kennedy Center has not issued an official response to the slew of resignations and cancelations but earlier this month stated, "The chair of the board of trustees is appointed by the Center's board members."

As the iconic performing arts institution navigates this period of turmoil, the entertainment community - and its audience - watches closely to see how it will retain its legacy of inclusivity and artistic celebration.