Our group has so much talent and we have accomplished so much together. What was it like being part of the girl group Xscape, and how did this influence the trajectory of your career? That is why I try to do my part to make sure that people come out and support these Black shows. Unfortunately, many Black creatives don’t get the same investments as some mainstream projects so we end up with these great shows that don't get the exposure that they should and end up shutting down. We need more opportunities for Black creativity both in front of and behind the camera. Why is it important for you to shine a light on Black narratives in the Broadway shows you produce? We would have eight shows a week versus one or two shows while touring, which I’m normally used to. But I also got to see how tough Broadway is. I had my New York experience for a couple months while working on the show. I was extremely nervous in the beginning but with the show, it's like you get to do it better than the last show. How was the experience of acting on a Broadway stage? In 2018, you starred on Broadway as “Mama” Morton in Chicago. It’s about Tony Succar a Peruvian American Jazz composer that goes back and helps his mother live her dream of becoming a successful jazz artist. Tell us about the TV series “La Musica de La Familia” for which you are Emmy-nominated. The only thing that I will never get used to is filming in Chicago in the winter. I love that Lena Waithe gives great opportunities to new directors. Everyone was so helpful and welcoming, making sure that I was comfortable and asking me if they could help. This was my first recurring role in a scripted series so I was so nervous. The cast and crew of “The Chi” is like a family. Tell us about the coming-of-age drama series “The Chi” and your experience as a cast member.
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