(she/her) People's Light debut. Proudly represents the Haliwa-Saponi Nation in this important story. Theater: 'Aki' in AJIJAAK ON TURTLE ISLAND, her One-Woman show portraying Natalie Cole in MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY: THE MUSIC OF NATALIE COLE. Principal roles on Broadway, Off-Broadway & National Tours: RAGTIME, DREAMGIRLS, MARIE CHRISTINE, KING DAVID, RUNNING MAN (Purlitzer Prize), SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE, MUSIC OF THE NIGHT, ONE TOUCH OF VENUS & THE BROADWAY BASH -Encores! Film & TV: “The Papal Mass at Madison Square Garden”,“2015 Miss America Pageant”, “The Tony Awards”, “America’s Got Talent”, “Law & Order”, “The Life”, “Broadway Damage”, "Preaching to the Choir". Vocal credits: Original cast recordings of King David, Marie Christine, Great Joy I (Grammy nominated), & Great Joy II, both w/Broadway Inspirational Voices. Investor/Producing credits: AMERICAN SON, HADESTOWN, AIN'T TOO PROUD, CHICKEN & BISCUITS, & MJ, THE MUSICAL. Training: The Eastman School (BM) & The Juilliard School (MM). Adjunct Professor- Drama Department at Columbia University. Longstanding member of: SAGAFTRA, AEA, & CAEA.