“Dancers do not progress to become leading ladies. We become well-respected ensemblists. When I left 'Hamilton,' I realized that if I wanted to be taken seriously, I had to go in and sing just as well as the singers who move - and not only that, I needed to try to be better than them because I'm a woman of color.”

American actress and singer

Ariana DeBose is an American actress and singer known for her award-winning work on stage and screen. She has received an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award, and has also been nominated for a Tony Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Her recognition spans both film and theater, and in 2022 Time named her among the 100 most influential people in the world. The available facts point to a performer whose career is marked by major industry honors and broad public visibility.