The Wiz

MAATI KHEPRIMENI ANGAZA (Ensemble) National Tour Debut! She’s graced The Javits Center, Made in America, CitiField, and more. Off Broadway: Breakin’ NYC (Dance Captain/Ensemble). Training: Frank Sinatra School of the Arts and Temple University (BFA). Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, Maati thanks her family, friends and agents at Bloc!

SAI ANTHONY (Ensemble, u/s Scarecrow) Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida, Sai Anthony has captivated audiences across the globe, performing aboard renowned cruise lines. Now, he’s thrilled to bring the timeless magic of The Wiz to life on a stage near you!

ALIYAH CALDWELL (Swing, Assistant Dance Captain) 1st National tour: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. SWING: Norwegian Cruise Lines. Hairspray: Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Ava Fields Dance Ministry Alum. Baltimore School for the Arts Alum. BFA from Towson University. #TheDancingZeta. 410/443 Represent!

ROBERT CRENSHAW (Swing, u/s Tinman) Fresh off his Broadway National Tour debut of Ain’t Too Proud, Robert is eager to join the cast of The WIZ! The proud St. Louis native gives thanks to God, The Carson Kolker Organization, his family, friends, and community for their support, guidance, and love. “Follow your dreams and trust God the whole way.” To learn more visit www.rcrenshaw.com/ IG:@_robertcrenshaw

LAWRENCE DANDRIDGE (Ensemble, u/s The Wiz, u/s Scarecrow) Lawrence Dandridge is excited to join The Wiz family! Professional credits include: Pippin- (Vanguard Theater Company – Leading Player), Tick, Tick, Boom! (Theatre Raleigh – Michael), Rock and Roll Man (New World Stages – Little Richard Cover), Passing Strange (Vanguard Theater Company- Mr. Franklin/Joop/ Mr. Venus) Ain’t Too Proud 1st National Tour (Smokey Robinson/Damon Harris), and Sister Act 2nd National Tour (TJ). Singer. Songwriter. Composer. Playwright. Proud Co-Founder of Aurway Repertory Theatre in Newark, NJ. @that_musicman

CYNIAH ELISE (Ensemble, u/s Dorothy, u/s Glinda) In 2020 Cyniah walked onto the national stage of American Idol where she captured the hearts of America. Cyniah has participated in numerous organizations and churches. Regional credits: The Wiz , A Chorus Line, Hairspray, A Song For Adaeze, Dreamgirls, and The Preachers Wife The Musical. @cyniah.Elise

AMITRIA FANAE’ (Ensemble, Addaperle, u/s Aunt Em/Evillene) is thrilled to ease on down the yellow brick road! Awarded Best Actress in a Musical from Broadway World for Celie in The Color Purple at Theatre West End. Select Credits: Dream Girls, Ain’t Misbehavin, Godspell, Smokey Joe’s Café, Shrek. Amitria has also performed in Disney’s Festival Of the Lion King as Zawadi and conjured spells as Celestina Warbeck at Universal Studios. Special thanks to Mom, Muhammad, Family, & Friends. You’re all the magic you’ll ever need. For Yara. @amitriafanae

GREGORY HAMILTON (Ensemble) University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduate. Accomplished dancer in contemporary and classical forms. Credits: Gaspard&Dancers, Jose Limon Dance, Metropolitan Opera House and EVIDENCE.

MAYA IMANI (Ensemble, u/s Addaperle) Maya Imani (she/her) is honored to join the company of this iconic show! Previous credits: MEAN GIRLS 1st Nat’l Tour (Ensemble/Janis u/s), ANASTASIA (Bucks County Playhouse), 42ND STREET (Maltz Jupiter; Anytime Annie). @_maya_imani_  | www.maya-imani.com/

JESSE JONES (Swing, Dance Captain, u/s The Wiz ) Broadway & National Tour: Beetlejuice the Musical. Regional: The Little Mermaid (Jetsam), La Cage Aux Folles (Jacob), Shrek (Donkey), Macbeth (Choreographer), Swing!, Dreamgirls, In The Heights, The Cher Show. TV: “Dance Masters” (PBS). @jessejdance

MICAH JEREMIAH MIMS (Ensemble, Lion U/S). Originally from Concord, North Carolina and a graduate of East Carolina University with BFAs in Professional Acting & Musical theater.  (Off/Off-Off B’way) Spandex: the musical, Seussical: the musical; Tours: Cirque du Soleil – Holidaze, Big Band Beat (Tokyo Disney). “Lola” in Kinky Boots,  “Angel” in RENT, “Mereb” in AIDA, and “Mitchell Mahoney” in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Insta-@misscp2007.  This performance is dedicated to my family. Mom & Dad, this one is for you.

NIA NELSON-WILLIAMS (Ensemble) is blessed and grateful to be joining The National Tour of The Wiz! Previously: Broadway National Tour: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. Regional: A Bronx Tale (Freida), 42nd Street (Ensemble, U/S Peggy), Footloose (Urleen). Big Thank you to my Mom, my family and friends, and my agents at BLOC for their unwavering support. Hebrews 13:6. IG:@thenialeenw

MORIAH PERRY (Ensemble) Thrilled to be making her Broadway National tour debut in THE WIZ! Most recently: Cabaret (Texas) at Downtown Cabaret Theatre. Moriah is extremely grateful for the Lord, Mom, Dad, family, friends, and The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts for their encouragement and love.

LEON RAY (Ensemble, u/s Lion, u/s Scarecrow) hails from North Carolina where he received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Western Carolina University. Recent credits include: Shrek the Musical (Ensemble, Donkey Understudy), Tiana’s Crawfish Crooners (Band Leader) & The Color Purple Audio Experience (Bobby). @Leon_Ray__

DAJA M. RICE (Swing, u/s Addaperle, u/s Aunt Em/Evillene, u/s Glinda) is overjoyed to make her National Broadway Tour debut in the land of Oz! Her recent credits include The Wiz (Glinda/Aunt Em), Waitress (Becky), and Petite Rouge (Mama Duck/Turtle) for which she received a 2025 Suzi Bass award. Thank you God! I love you Jonathan! IG: @dajamrice

KHI’SHAWN A’QUEZ ROBINSON (Ensemble) from Greensboro, NC and attended UNCSA – BFA Classical Ballet 2022. Beyond excited to be a part of The Wiz! Credits: Nat’l Tour: On Your Feet! Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan (Ensemble); Off-Broadway: Midnight an original Todrick Hall Musical (Ensemble); Cruise Ship: Royal Caribbean Hairspray! (Ensemble, u/s Seaweed J Stubbs). Thank you to family, friends and Suite Talent Agency! @KhishawnRobinson

MADISON SCOTT (Swing, u/s Dorothy) is so excited to be making her professional debut with The Wiz! She’d love to thank her parents, brother, family, and friends for being so supportive. Special thanks to Rebecca and Madison! Instagram: @madisonb.scott

EPHRAIM TAKYI (Swing, u/s Tinman) is thrilled to be on the road with this spectacular show! National Tour: Tina– The Tina Turner Musical. Regional: Hangar, WPPAC, Weathervane, & more. W&M alum. He is grateful to his family, friends, and Stalwart Talent for their support! @ephraimtak

KAMEREN WHIGHAM (Ensemble) A Fort Lauderdale native, began dance training at eight and attended performing arts schools. A Dillard High graduate, he earned a BFA in Dance from UArts, performed with PHILADANCO!, and appeared in Tyler Perry’s A Jazzman’s Blues.

CHANSE WILLIAMS (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her National tour debut in a show she’s held close to her heart since childhood. A Connecticut native, based in NYC. Most recently seen in Jelly’s Last Jam (Ensemble), Encores! at New York City Center. Pace University (BFA, Commercial Dance) and Jacob’s Pillow alum. Chanse first thanks God as all of this is for His Glory, as well as her family, friends, and wonderful agents at BLOC, all of whom she wouldn’t be here without. @chanse.williams