Liz Mikel: "Mama" Williams on TV Series "Friday Night Lights"/Singer/Actress

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Actress, jazz vocalist, known as Corrina “Mama” Williams on Friday Night Lights, has performed on stage for over 30 years and is a fixture on the Dallas Theater scene. Voice is described as immense and joyful. Received the Sankofa Award for dedication to the Arts in the community. Voice over talent, accomplished dancer. Is described as a powerhouse, a Texas native. 

Liz and I talk about:

• What her grandmother and mother mean to her
•  Her first TV project
• How she received her break into Broadway
• Stepping in for Oprah Winfrey in “The Vagina Monologues” on the 10th anniversary. This is a outstanding story!
• Friday Night Lights audition, working with Gaius Charles, and the show in general
• Playing Ruthie Jenkins in Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins in an all-star cast
• Opening for Erykah Badu and Lucky Peterson 
• Miss El Centro Crown
• How much she loves her career 

Links:

Official Website: http://www.lizmikel.com/

Friday Night Lights Series: https://www.netflix.com/title/70136125

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0494652/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3

Liz Mikel You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MIZLYZZ

Follow Liz on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/DownhomeDiva

Before the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/

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Extra 5

Playing Gertrude in “Get on Up!” and working with the late Chadwick Boseman

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