From Elphaba to Angelica: Lencia Kebede on Broadway, Sound & Finding Her Voice

On this episode of Hear Us Out , we're joined by Broadway actor Lencia Kebede, who made history as the first Black actress to play Elphaba full-time on Broadway in Wicked . Before taking the stage at the Gershwin Theatre, Lencia spent multiple transformative years touring with Hamilton playing Angelica Schuyler, a role she now plays on Broadway. Lencia takes us on her journey from Hamilton to Wicked and back to Hamilton , sharing what it's like to inhabit these powerhouse characters, how she approaches the vocal and physical demands of Broadway, and what she's learned about finding her own voice as a performer. We also discuss what audiences might not realize they're hearing during a Broadway show and what it means to make history while doing what you love. Tune in for a conversation about Broadway, music, identity, perseverance, and the sounds that bring these unforgettable stories to life. Episode Sponsor: www.iclever.com https://www.amazon.com/stores/iClever/page/DD030F81-F08C-4264-BCD8-ED33B788728F?lp_asin=B088Z22VYF&ref_=ast_bln&store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandlogo_sto Episode Sponsor: www.oaktreeproducts.com Follow Us: www.youtube.com/hearusoutmediallc www.instagram.com/thc_audiology www.instagram.com/hearusoutpcast_official www.hearusoutpodcast.com www.thcaudiology.com Follow Lencia: https://www.instagram.com/lenciakebede/?hl=en