Actress, Singer & Broadway Producer; Tony & Emmy Award Winner; Known for "The Color Purple" & "Once on This Island"; President of Black Theatre United
LaChanze Biography
LaChanze is an American actress, singer, dancer, and theater producer known for her work in Broadway musicals and plays. Her stage name, meaning "the charmed one" in Creole, was inspired by her grandmother. After high school, LaChanze studied drama at Morgan State University and later attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, focusing on theater and dance. She began her professional career in theater with the Broadway production of "Uptown... It's Hot!"
LaChanze played Ti Moune in the Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical "Once on This Island," earning nominations for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical. She received an Obie Award for Performance for "Dessa Rose," and her Off-Broadway work has contributed to her reputation as a dramatic storyteller. LaChanze won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Celie Harris Johnson in "The Color Purple."
Her performance in "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical" on Broadway led to nominations for the Tony Award for Leading Actress in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, and the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance. She also received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role as Wiletta Mayer in the revival of Alice Childress' play "Trouble in Mind." LaChanze won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence on Camera for "Handel's Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise." Her screen credits include appearances in "The Underground Railroad" and "The Blacklist."
A Broadway veteran, LaChanze has won five Tony Awards—one for her performance in "The Color Purple" and four as a Broadway producer. She began producing after a long career as a performer, debuting as a producer on the revival of Suzan-Lori Parks' play "Topdog/Underdog" and "Kimberly Akimbo," which earned multiple Tony Award nominations and wins, including Best Revival of a Play and Best Musical. She has also received Tony Awards for co-producing "The Outsiders" and "Purpose."
LaChanze serves as the president of Black Theatre United, an organization dedicated to awareness, accountability, and advocacy in the theater industry. Throughout her career, she has addressed the need for greater diversity backstage and has advocated for inclusivity through her work with Black Theatre United. With a career spanning performance and production, LaChanze continues to influence the American theater industry through her artistry and advocacy.
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LaChanze is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book LaChanze for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. LaChanze generally travels from Westchester County, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Keala Settle, Aaron Lazar and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling LaChanze for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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