Was offered a business scholarship, but turned it down to continue her theater studies at Florida A&M.
Won Miss Black Illinois title in state pageant, and first runner up in Miss Black America pageant in 1986.
Responded to an open casting call with an original piece called In Black World; the casting director immediately picked her up for her breakout role in In Living Color.
Was the only female cast member to star in In Living Color through its entire five-season run.
Provided over a dozen voices for the animated show Waynehead, produced by Damon Wayans.
T'Keyah Crystal Keymah
October 13, 1962 (age 61)
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Was offered a business scholarship, but turned it down to continue her theater studies at Florida A&M.
Won Miss Black Illinois title in state pageant, and first runner up in Miss Black America pageant in 1986.
Responded to an open casting call with an original piece called In Black World; the casting director immediately picked her up for her breakout role in In Living Color.
Was the only female cast member to star in In Living Color through its entire five-season run.
Provided over a dozen voices for the animated show Waynehead, produced by Damon Wayans.
