ALICIA WILLIAMS
BIO
Alicia
Williams is a gifted actress, writer and motivational speaker. The
Detroit native received a Bachelor’s of Art Degree in African-American
Studies from the University of
Kentucky. Alicia immersed herself in college life by joining the Delta Sigma
Theta sorority, working as a radio disc jockey and forming Circle of
Imani, a collegiate woman’s support group. Using the support group as a
platform, Alicia facilitated workshops, retreats and performances for
the Charles
Young Community Center,
which addressed concerns involving self-esteem, abstinence and family
issues. For her dedication and leadership, she was honored with the
Spirit Award by the University as well as having a legacy established in
the form of “The Alicia Williams Outstanding Scholarship Award”.
While at the University, Alicia found her niche in acting. Her first
performance was A Long Time Since Yesterday for the Message
Theatre. Armed with determination and a dream, Alicia auditioned for the
prestigious American Musical and Dramatic
Academy in New York City. As fate
would have it, she received a scholarship and headed to The Big Apple.
After graduating from AMDA, Alicia appeared in numerous regional
theatrical productions, commercials, sketch-comedy shows, and worked as
a stand-up comedian. She has written a full-length play, I Sing My
Sister’s Song, which was performed as a reading for the esteemed
Barnard College Columbia University Department of Theater.
After relocating to North Carolina,
Alicia created a drama ministry for her church. Her skills led her to
write, direct and train seasoned actors as well as non-theatrical adults
and children. Her comedic timing and knack for creating memorable
characters allowed her to land the plum roles of “Ma” in Amazing
Grace for the celebrated Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and “Ms.
Baker” for the African-American Children’s Theatre stage adaptation of
Boyz in the Hood.
Alicia’s love for historical events
and figures led her to write and tour her first one-woman show,
Reflections from a Time Past. With garnered success of her dramatic
presentation, Alicia was commissioned by the Mecklenburg Public Library
and Charlotte Opera to write and perform a presentation depicting
Margaret Garner, The Mourner’s Bench. Alicia also uses her
writing, performing and storytelling talents as a teaching artist for
school aged youth.
Dedicated to using her talents to
affect the lives of many, Alicia was inspired to write and publish her
first book Up From Rock Bottom, a poignant work that is meant to
encourage and strengthen people who have experienced or are experiencing
their darkest hours. Alicia is currently working on a stage version of
Up From Rock Bottom and expects to tour the show when the book
hits the shelves in the Fall.
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