Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Trivia:
Began taking piano, dance and vocal lessons at W.O. Smith Music School as a young child growing up in Nashville. After moving to Atlanta during middle school, began performing in local stage productions with the Alliance Theatre and Horizon Theatre Company. Earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and worked in marketing before deciding to move to New York City to pursue a master's degree in acting at the New School. Made her New York stage debut in The 24 Hour Plays at Lucille Lortel Theatre. Nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her breakout role as Black Cindy in Orange Is the New Black in 2014. Starred in a short film titled #HowWeDoIt for the Make it Work campaign, an initiative that aims to alleviate the daily hardships of working class families. Performed in a Shakespeare in the Park production of The Taming of the Shrew at the Delacorte Theater. Is a mentor to young artists and supports the 52nd Street Project and Naked Angels, initiatives that support performing arts.