Tony-nominated and Obie Award-winning actress, renowned for her captivating performance as Tedra in James Ijames' critically acclaimed 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Fat Ham, which premiered at the Public Theater and later transferred to the American Airlines Theatre. Prior to the Broadway production, she took on the role of Martha Washington in James Ijames' The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington at Chicago's esteemed Steppenwolf Theatre. In addition to her stage work, she has made notable guest appearances on various television shows, including recurring roles on Sony's Cruel Intentions, Tracker, NCIS: LA, 9-1-1, NCIS, United States of Al, Selena: The Series, and a starring role in Lifetime's A Country Christmas Harmony.
In the realm of theater, she was handpicked by the legendary Mike Nichols to open the Vegas company of Spamalot, earning the title of Vegas Showstopper of the Year. She also had the privilege of sharing the stage with the talented Leslie Uggams in Stormy Weather at the Pasadena Playhouse, where she played the young Lena Horne and received the NAACP Theatre Award for her performance. This versatile actress effortlessly transitions between film, television, and theater, showcasing her impressive range in comedy, drama, musical, and dramatic theater, with a singing voice that is nothing short of remarkable. A native of Washington, D.C., she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University.
