Lencia Kebede made history as the first Black full-time Elphaba in Broadway's 'Wicked', marking her debut after five years with 'Hamilton'. Her performance of 'Defying Gravity' deeply moved her, leading to an emotional release on stage. Reflecting on her experience, she described a powerful connection to her ancestry and the message of liberation for everyone, stating that everyone deserves a chance to 'fly'. Kebede's debut was not just a personal achievement, but also a significant moment in the representation and diversity within Broadway.
It's hard to even pinpoint a single emotion because I feel that it changes like every five minutes. I woke up and I still sort of felt in the world of Oz.
I really felt like I was flying, is the simplest way to put it. I felt like I'm doing it myself, though my own power - my vocal power, my emotional power, the power of all of my African ancestors.
Everyone deserves a chance to fly. I'm projecting this message that no matter who you are, what you look like, where you come from, you deserve liberation and you deserve empowerment.
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