Trey Anthony

Trey Anthony is an award-winning playwright, producer, and actor, known for her contributions to television and theatre, and as a motivational speaker and wellness expert. After the critically acclaimed premiere of her play ‘Da Kink in My Hair’ at the Toronto French Festival in 2001, Trey Anthony established herself as a pioneering voice in Canadian theatre and television. Anthony honed her comedic skills on the Canadian circuit, performing stand-up during African Nubian Comedy Nights and writing and producing consistently sold-out sketch comedy at The Second City. Her early career also included performances at the Urban Womyn’s Comedy Festival and Toronto’s St.

Anthony further transitioned her storytelling to the screen by adapting her acclaimed play ‘How Black Mothers Say I Love You’ into a film, which was notably shortlisted at the Sundance Film Festival. Her commitment to empowerment extends to her published work, including ‘Black Girl in Love (with Herself)’ by Hay House. In 2020, Anthony appeared in CBC Gem’s ‘Queer Pride Inside’ special, expanding her media presence. Her work has been featured in various prominent publications, including Forbes, Huffington Post, Toronto Star, and Essence Magazine, solidifying her status as a multifaceted talent whose contributions span across theatre, television, film, and motivational speaking, consistently advocating for diverse voices and stories.