Kelechi Kelechi
Birth Place: Buffalo, NY
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THIS IS US Stars Chrissy Metz & Susan Kelechi Watson to Host 2022 Rose Parade on NBC (Dec 1, 2021)
LISTEN: Susan Kelechi Watson Talks Returning to the Stage and More on THE THEATRE PODCAST WITH ALAN SEALES (Sep 2, 2021)
VIDEO: Susan Kelechi Watson Talks MERRY WIVES at Shakespeare in the Park! (Aug 12, 2021)
THIS IS US Stars Chrissy Metz & Susan Kelechi Watson to Host 2022 Rose Parade on NBC (Dec 1, 2021)
LISTEN: Susan Kelechi Watson Talks Returning to the Stage and More on THE THEATRE PODCAST WITH ALAN SEALES (Sep 2, 2021)
VIDEO: Susan Kelechi Watson Talks MERRY WIVES at Shakespeare in the Park! (Aug 12, 2021)
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Kelechi Ezie is an actress, singer, and writer from Buffalo, New York. She is a graduate of Princeton University, where she earned a degree in History and Theater, and won the Walter Phelps Hall Prize in European History for her original thesis Reading What Is There: Africans in Early Modern England. She moved to New York shortly after to pursue an acting career, and began working in plays and musicals. Kelechi originated the role of Jessica in the Off Broadway premiere of Tearing Down The Walls, written and directed by Obie-Award Winner Daniel Beaty, with music by Jamal Joseph & Charles Mack. Kelechi wrote, co-produced and starred in the award-winning short film The Truth About Beauty and Blogs, an official selection of Ebertfest 2012.
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VIDEO: Susan Kelechi Watson Talks MERRY WIVES at Shakespeare in the Park!
by Sarah Leiber - Aug 12, 2021
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THIS IS US Stars Chrissy Metz & Susan Kelechi Watson to Host 2022 Rose Parade on NBC
Chrissy Metz and Susan Kelechi Watson, the multi-award-winning co-stars of NBC’s “This Is Us,” will host this year’s telecast from Pasadena, California. Emmy and Peabody Award-winning actor, director, educator and lifelong children’s literacy advocate LeVar Burton was previously announced by the Tournament of Roses as this year’s Grand Marshall.
Chrissy Metz and Susan Kelechi Watson, the multi-award-winning co-stars of NBC’s “This Is Us,” will host this year’s telecast from Pasadena, California. Emmy and Peabody Award-winning actor, director, educator and lifelong children’s literacy advocate LeVar Burton was previously announced by the Tournament of Roses as this year’s Grand Marshall.
LISTEN: Susan Kelechi Watson Talks Returning to the Stage and More on THE THEATRE PODCAST WITH ALAN SEALES
Opening up about her first live performance since the COVID pandemic began, this performer shares her joy in welcoming enthusiastic audiences back to the theatre, and says if people didn't know it pre pandemic, they certainly know it now - 'life without the arts is not living.'
Opening up about her first live performance since the COVID pandemic began, this performer shares her joy in welcoming enthusiastic audiences back to the theatre, and says if people didn't know it pre pandemic, they certainly know it now - 'life without the arts is not living.'
VIDEO: Susan Kelechi Watson Talks MERRY WIVES at Shakespeare in the Park!
The This Is Us star also discussed crafting a perfect Nigerian accent for the role.
The This Is Us star also discussed crafting a perfect Nigerian accent for the role.
Abena, Shola Adewusi, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Pascale Armand, Susan Kelechi Watson & More to Star in Free Shakespeare in the Park's MERRY WIVES
The Public Theater announced today that Free Shakespeare in the Park will return this summer with the delightful comedy MERRY WIVES, adapted by award-winning Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Associate Artistic Director and Resident Director Saheem Ali.
The Public Theater announced today that Free Shakespeare in the Park will return this summer with the delightful comedy MERRY WIVES, adapted by award-winning Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Associate Artistic Director and Resident Director Saheem Ali.
Photo Flash: NYU Tisch 2019 Gala Honors Actress Susan Kelechi Watson and Future Architect Sharon Chang
Over 450 alumni, donors and supporters gathered at St. Ann's Warehouse on Monday night for the NYU Tisch School of the Arts 2019 Gala, honoring notable alumni Susan Kelechi Watson and Sharon Chang. The event featured several performances by current Tisch students in tribute to the two honorees. Alec and Hilaria Baldwin and Martin Scorsese served as honorary co-chairs for the evening. In attendance were NYU Tisch Dean Allyson Green, NYU Provost Katherine Fleming, Grammy Award-winning music executive Clive Davis and Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad. Nearly $1 million was raised to support critical needs of talented Tisch students.
Over 450 alumni, donors and supporters gathered at St. Ann's Warehouse on Monday night for the NYU Tisch School of the Arts 2019 Gala, honoring notable alumni Susan Kelechi Watson and Sharon Chang. The event featured several performances by current Tisch students in tribute to the two honorees. Alec and Hilaria Baldwin and Martin Scorsese served as honorary co-chairs for the evening. In attendance were NYU Tisch Dean Allyson Green, NYU Provost Katherine Fleming, Grammy Award-winning music executive Clive Davis and Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad. Nearly $1 million was raised to support critical needs of talented Tisch students.
Eric William Morris, Kelechi Ezie and More Set for 7th MADAME MATHIEU'S SOIREE
Cabaret patroness Madame Mathieu has selected Broadway's Eric William Morris (Mamma Mia, 'Blue Bloods'), and Kelechi Ezie (Book of Mormon - Tour) as the guests of honor at the first 2017 edition of the Bistro Awards Critics' Pick Madame Mathieu's Soiree.
Cabaret patroness Madame Mathieu has selected Broadway's Eric William Morris (Mamma Mia, 'Blue Bloods'), and Kelechi Ezie (Book of Mormon - Tour) as the guests of honor at the first 2017 edition of the Bistro Awards Critics' Pick Madame Mathieu's Soiree.
Eric William Morris, Kelechi Ezie and More Set for 7th MADAME MATHIEU'S SOIREE
Cabaret patroness Madame Mathieu has selected Broadway's Eric William Morris (Mamma Mia, 'Blue Bloods'), and Kelechi Ezie (Book of Mormon - Tour) as the guests of honor at the first 2017 edition of the Bistro Awards Critics' Pick Madame Mathieu's Soiree.
Cabaret patroness Madame Mathieu has selected Broadway's Eric William Morris (Mamma Mia, 'Blue Bloods'), and Kelechi Ezie (Book of Mormon - Tour) as the guests of honor at the first 2017 edition of the Bistro Awards Critics' Pick Madame Mathieu's Soiree.
Reed Birney, Susan Kelechi Watson and More Set for CORE VALUES at Ars Nova
Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) proudly presents the world premiere of Steven Levenson's new play Core Values, directed by Carolyn Cantor. A limited Off-Broadway engagement plays Tuesday, April 23 through Saturday, May 18 at Ars Nova (511 West 54th Street). Official Opening Night takes place Monday, May 6 at 7:00 PM.
Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) proudly presents the world premiere of Steven Levenson's new play Core Values, directed by Carolyn Cantor. A limited Off-Broadway engagement plays Tuesday, April 23 through Saturday, May 18 at Ars Nova (511 West 54th Street). Official Opening Night takes place Monday, May 6 at 7:00 PM.
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