Adrienne Walker-Nala

Adrienne Walker-Nala is an accomplished stage performer and actress, recognized for her leading roles on Broadway and appearances in television series. After making her acclaimed Broadway debut as Nala in Disney’s The Lion King in July 2016, Adrienne Walker-Nala established herself as a leading stage performer and versatile actress. Prior to her Broadway success, Walker-Nala’s regional work earned her a Joseph Jefferson Equity Award nomination for Supporting Actress in a Musical for her performance in The Color Purple The Musical in 2014, and she was a notable presence at Chicago’s Court Theatre. Her early career also included lending her voice to the YouTube series ‘McTucky Fried High’ as the character Peanut in 2015 and appearing as Shayna Albright in ‘The Last New Year’ in 2014.

Most recently, Walker-Nala has taken on a significant recurring role as Shanti ‘Showstopper’ Page across 11 episodes of ‘Power Book IV: Force,’ slated to air from 2023 to 2025, marking a substantial commitment in the serialized drama space. Complementing her acting career, Adrienne Walker-Nala is the founder of @32barcut, an influential platform and comprehensive resource specifically designed for actors, further cementing her commitment to the performing arts community.