Kecia Lewis
Kecia Lewis, also credited as Kecia Lewis-Evans is an American singer and actress. Lewis made her Broadway debut as a replacement in the musical Big River, followed by roles in Once on This Island, Leap of Faith, and Hell's Kitchen, the latter of which earned her the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
Life and career
Early years and education
Lewis was born and raised in New York City and is a graduate of the High School of Performing Arts.Career
Lewis made her Broadway debut at the age of 18 when she joined the original production of Dreamgirls as a replacement for the role of Edna Burke and understudy for the role of Effie White. She served as an understudy for Nell Carter in the revival of Ain't Misbehavin'In 2017, her performance as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Marie and Rosetta earned her an Obie Award and a nomination for the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play. In 2018, she starred as Mrs. Norman in a revival of Children of a Lesser God at the Studio 54. In 2019, Lewis played the recurring role of Tonya on the 2019 follow-up of NBC television series Mad About You. In 2022, she was cast in the Peacock thriller film The Independent.
In 2023, she appeared off-Broadway in the show Hell's Kitchen, originating the role of music educator Miss Liza Jane, and reprised the role on Broadway in 2024, receiving a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Lucille Lortel Award along with a Drama League Award nomination. Lewis also teaches stage and drama acting at the Atlantic Acting School. During her career Lewis also starred in films and television series, including recurring roles in Mad About You, The Passage, The Blacklist, and Law & Order.