tryphena wade
BIO
Tryphena Wade is a multi-dimensional actor, singer, author, and coach from Columbus, Ohio and a proud graduate of Howard University where she earned her BFA in Theatre. While matriculating at Howard, she had the opportunity to study at the SOAS in London, England and completed a semester abroad researching Ghanaian culture, history, and popular music at The University of Ghana in Legon, Ghana, West Africa. That experience opened her eyes to the beauty of the world and the richness of the world's cultures and sealed within her a love for Ghana and a passion for travel. She has had the opportunity to embrace that passion, exploring the U.S. and over 30 countries as a performer and traveler. In August of 2017 Tryphena self-published her first book, The Heart Works: A Collection, and has recently starred in and produced Dear Carefree Black Girl, a short spoken-word film based on one of the pieces from her book. She has also appeared on Broadway in Disney’s The Lion King and a host of other productions in New York, regionally, and internationally.
Tryphena's personal life motto is "Fear Is Stupid" and she has created a line of merchandise, a coaching business, and a weekly show, Fearless Fridays, based around this phrase. The idea is to recognize that yes, fear may come, but we do not have to live our lives controlled by it.
"My life experience has proven to me that the euphoria of fearlessness trumps the comfort of staying 'safe'.
“Whether performing on Broadway or tv, writing, coaching, or traveling, it is my hope and prayer that I will be able to inspire others to embrace life and live fearlessly.”
